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P652 SGK

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,448 mi
Last recorded16,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 SGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,448 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,219 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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P652 SGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P652 SGK, 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 P652 SGK registered?

P652 SGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P652 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 SGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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