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P837 HYC

1996 Harley Davidson 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,458 mi
Last recorded34,458 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson 120011,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 34,458 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,569 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,234 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1200?

Based on 5,578 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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P837 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 11,366 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P837 HYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P837 HYC registered?

P837 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P837 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 HYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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