Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT
Real ownership data from 341 UK 1200 SPORT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 1200 SPORT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 6.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 5.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.2% |
| Suspension | major | 1.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
1200 SPORT mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 7,624 mi | 326 | 88.89% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6,463 mi | 655 | 94.29% |
| 2002 | 16 | 15,816 mi | 608 | 90% |
| 2001 | 76 | 12,516 mi | 614 | 86.2% |
| 2000 | 76 | 14,417 mi | 572 | 84.89% |
| 1999 | 71 | 13,483 mi | 519 | 88.27% |
| 1998 | 49 | 13,112 mi | 578 | 88.29% |
| 1997 | 30 | 16,839 mi | 541 | 82.17% |
1200 SPORT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT?
Across 341 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (6.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT?
The median Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT in the UK has covered 13,396 miles, and typically rides about 571 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,456 and 23,354 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT reliable?
86.42% of Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.63 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 341 Harley-Davidson 1200 SPORT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.