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P450 PHK

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,943 mi
Last recorded16,943 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 PHK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 16,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 16,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 16,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 16,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,701 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 15,220 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,751 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,521 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 10,937 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,963 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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P450 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P450 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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P450 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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