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Y785 LJM

2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

4,359 mi
Last recorded4,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport11,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 LJM
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 4,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 4,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 3,645 miles

long travel front brake leaver

Pass 30 Apr 2022 3,245 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not present

Fail 30 Apr 2022 3,245 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not present

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 3,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 2,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 1,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low re set (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 163 miles

no front mudguard fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 163 miles

Headlamp aim too low reset (1.6)

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015

registration plate tied on

Fail 29 Jul 2015

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

registration plate tied on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,287 miles

Drive belt guard not fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 6,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive belt guard not fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Reg. plate cracked but sound in appearance

Pass 30 Jul 2011 4,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Numberplate cracked

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advise small crack in rear number plate

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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Y785 LJM is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 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 Y785 LJM, 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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Y785 LJM is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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