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X186 KAU

2001 Indian Chief

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,111 mi
Last recorded3,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 KAU
MakeIndian
ModelChief
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 3,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 2,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 2,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 1,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 1,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 12,656 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

How Reliable is the Indian Chief?

Based on 1,250 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 2
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X186 KAU is a 2001 Indian Chief in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Indian Chief fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X186 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Indian Chief typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Indian Chief is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X186 KAU registered?

X186 KAU is a 2001 Indian Chief, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X186 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 KAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X186 KAU have outstanding finance?

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