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P447 RGV

1997 Harley Davidson Road King

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,621 mi
Last recorded24,621 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Road King22,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 RGV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 23,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 23,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 22,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,851 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 18,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 15,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,938 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 14,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 14,541 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,589 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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P447 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P447 RGV, 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 P447 RGV registered?

P447 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P447 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 RGV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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