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Y78 ETY

2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,545 mi
Last recorded25,545 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport11,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 ETY
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 25,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,838 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 24,838 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake lever sticking on slightly keep the stop light illuminated (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 23,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,952 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 22,952 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,466 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,982 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,828 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,486 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 3,729 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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Y78 ETY is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y78 ETY, 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 Y78 ETY registered?

Y78 ETY is a 2001 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y78 ETY safe to buy?

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