Harley-Davidson 1200. MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.7 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Harley-Davidson 1200. tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.3%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.A wheel bearing excessively rough11.4%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.4%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements11.4%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.A lamp missing or inoperative11.4%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released11.4%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.6%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements8.6%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps8.6%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.7%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.7%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.7%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley-Davidson 1200. tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted22.2%

   112 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

   35 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   12 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.2%

   11 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.6%

   8 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.4%

   7 tests

7. 7.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.0.8%

   4 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.6%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The 1200. fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,405

Test classes

class 2: 503 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Harley-Davidson 1200.?

89.3% unadjusted, from 504 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley-Davidson 1200. fail its MOT on?

"Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 14.3% of failed Harley-Davidson 1200. tests, followed by "A wheel bearing excessively rough" (11.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Harley-Davidson 1200. usually have at its MOT?

12,405 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.