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P185 ECE

1997 Harley Davidson MT350

Black Petrol 495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,486 mi
Last recorded30,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson MT35011,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 ECE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelMT350
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 30,486 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 30,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 30,143 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 30,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2017 28,841 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 28,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 26,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,568 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 20,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 19,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 17,827 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 17,827 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,006 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,446 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 15,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 13,567 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 11,914 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 11,914 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,648 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson MT350?

Based on 2,682 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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P185 ECE is a 1997 Harley Davidson MT350 in Black with a 495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson MT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 11,566 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 MT350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P185 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson MT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson MT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P185 ECE registered?

P185 ECE is a 1997 Harley Davidson MT350, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P185 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 ECE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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