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Harley Davidson 1200 (2014)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2014 Harley Davidson 1200

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2014 Harley Davidson 1200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Harley-Davidson 1200 is a reliably built machine—its 91.8% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80% by a comfortable margin, and dangerous defects are uncommon at 12.6%. This is a bike that rewards basic maintenance.

The median mileage of just 7,046 suggests these are cherished machines, ridden sparingly rather than thrashed, which aligns with the low failure rate of 0.69 per vehicle. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and brake systems, since advisories average 3.3 per bike—small issues that add up if ignored.

Generally reliable 11.8% above UK average
91.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,046
typical mileage
4,200–10,913 middle half
12.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.69
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Harley Davidson 1200

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Harley Davidson 1200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,200
low mileage
7,046
typical
10,913
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Harley Davidson 1200 vehicles fall between 4,200 and 10,913 miles.

2014 Harley Davidson 1200 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 154 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

181 154 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.69
Avg failures per vehicle
3.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Harley Davidson 1200

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 158.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 27.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 23%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 10.4%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 7.5%
    Rear Exhaust noisy
  • 6.9%
    Headlamp aim too low

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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