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P527 OJA

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,871 mi
Last recorded21,871 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 OJA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 20,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 20,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 20,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 19,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 18,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 16,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,730 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 13,704 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 13,704 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 12,282 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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P527 OJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P527 OJA, 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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What year was P527 OJA registered?

P527 OJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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