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H8 GRK

1997 Harley Davidson Road King

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Road King22,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GRK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 16,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 16,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking Over flow from carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 16,164 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,154 miles

Central Lower oil leak engine/gearbox

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 16,154 miles

Central Lower oil leak engine/gearbox

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking carb leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,060 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,058 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,781 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Road King?

Based on 1,442 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
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H8 GRK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Road King models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 22,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Road King fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 GRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Road King typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Road King is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 GRK registered?

H8 GRK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H8 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 GRK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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