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P855 HYC

1996 Harley Davidson 1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,524 mi
Last recorded34,524 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson 120011,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 34,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 33,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,917 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 31,917 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014
Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,266 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 21,235 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,930 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,206 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,522 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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P855 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P855 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.

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What year was P855 HYC registered?

P855 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P855 HYC safe to buy?

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