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V973 TAV

2000 Indian Chief

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,159 mi
Last recorded23,159 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Indian Chief10,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 TAV
MakeIndian
ModelChief
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,159 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 30 Dec 2010 9,200 miles

How Reliable is the Indian Chief?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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V973 TAV is a 2000 Indian Chief in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Indian Chief models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 10,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Indian Chief fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V973 TAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Indian Chief typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Indian Chief is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V973 TAV registered?

V973 TAV is a 2000 Indian Chief, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V973 TAV safe to buy?

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