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P10 BAS

1997 Harley Davidson Road King

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Road King22,700 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 BAS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025
Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,667 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test towball fitted but locked/covered at time of test and socket not tested ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,388 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,464 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,291 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2017
Fail 10 May 2017

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 75,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,241 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,086 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,925 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,306 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,306 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,354 miles

rear tyre perished

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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P10 BAS is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P10 BAS, 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 P10 BAS registered?

P10 BAS is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P10 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 BAS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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