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P429 PHK

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 PHK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023
Pass 9 May 2022

Brake pipe slightly corroded general condition of unions front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear no rear indicators fitted but bar end indicators reflect back wards

Fail 26 Apr 2022

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel lever returns to bar (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly corroded general condition of unions front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear no rear indicators fitted but bar end indicators reflect back wards

Pass 10 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drive belt guard missing

Fail 10 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

drive belt guard missing

Pass 21 Apr 2020 27,860 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,299 miles

front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2016 27,299 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock throttle cable routed incorrectly (2.1.4)

front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,172 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 16,563 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 16,544 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,966 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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P429 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P429 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P429 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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