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P231 LYA

1997 Harley Davidson 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53 mi
Last recorded53 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson 12008,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 LYA
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 53 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,390 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,999 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1200?

Based on 5,578 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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P231 LYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 8,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P231 LYA registered?

P231 LYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P231 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 LYA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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