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P816 SWP

1997 Harley Davidson Road King

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,437 mi
Last recorded23,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Road King22,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 SWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 23,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 23,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 22,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 22,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 22,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,180 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,607 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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P816 SWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P816 SWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P816 SWP registered?

P816 SWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P816 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 SWP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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