2010 Harley-Davidson V ROD 1.2L Petrol · HD10 FOH

The V Rod holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 26 March 2026 at 22,526 miles, but the maintenance trend is not cleanly stable. That same day the machine failed a test before passing a retest, with a missing rear reflector rectified between attempts. The pass is recent relative to today's date of 18 June 2026, yet the record shows a recurring advisory for an exhaust system emitting noise above the manufacturer's factory limit, noted in every test from 2024 through 2026. This suggests a persistent exhaust fault, likely a deteriorating baffle, leaking joint, or aftermarket silencer, that has never been permanently resolved. The mileage profile raises its own questions. Between the June 2023 test at 14,179 miles and the March 2025 test at 14,260 miles, only 81 miles were added across roughly twenty-one months. Then, between March 2025 and March 2026, the odometer jumped from 14,260 to 22,526 miles, a gain of 8,266 miles in a single year. That is a sharp departure from the prior pattern and inconsistent with the long-term average of roughly 1,408 miles per year over the vehicle's sixteen-year life. The sudden spike could indicate the bike was stored or unused for an extended period before 2025, then ridden heavily, or the earlier mileage readings may not reflect the full picture. Either way, the low lifetime mileage means corrosion from standing, dried seals, and stale fuel are as relevant as mechanical wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the exhaust system first, given the repeated noisy-exhaust advisory. Check the full exhaust for corrosion at joints, loose baffling inside the silencers, and any signs of gas leakage at flanges or clamps. The front tyre worn close to the legal limit at the March 2026 test, combined with the rapid mileage increase in 2025, means tyre condition and age should be verified immediately; a tyre that is legal but aged past five years is a real risk on a high-torque V-twin. Inspect the rear reflector mounting point for damage or poor repair, and examine the rear light cluster for water ingress. With a machine that may have stood for long periods, test the brake system thoroughly for binding calipers and corroded discs, check suspension bushes and fork seals for perishing, and assess the drive belt and pulleys for tension and cracking. The MOT record confirms basic roadworthiness today, but the unresolved exhaust advisory and the unusual mileage pattern warrant a careful, hands-on inspection before purchase.