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P579 TMX

1997 Harley Davidson Road King

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Road King22,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 TMX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,467 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 1,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P579 TMX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P579 TMX, 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 P579 TMX registered?

P579 TMX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P579 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 TMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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