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X499 VHJ

2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,219 mi
Last recorded18,219 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport11,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 VHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 17,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 17,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,292 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2009
Pass 4 Jan 2008 213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport?

Based on 3,482 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
523
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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X499 VHJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X499 VHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson 1200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X499 VHJ registered?

X499 VHJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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