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X979 JGB

2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport11,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 JGB
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,939 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 26,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 14,193 miles

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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X979 JGB is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X979 JGB, 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 X979 JGB registered?

X979 JGB is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X979 JGB safe to buy?

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