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N585 OGC

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

960 mi
Last recorded960 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 OGC
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2021 377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2020
Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 19,479 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Minimum limit. (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front mudguard missing.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,725 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front mudguard missing.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,336 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,687 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 14,135 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport?

Based on 3,482 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
523
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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N585 OGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 14,117 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 1200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N585 OGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson 1200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N585 OGC registered?

N585 OGC is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is N585 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 OGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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