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R119 MGC

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,512 mi
Last recorded7,512 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 MGC
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 7,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 6,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 6,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 6,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 3,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019
Pass 23 Apr 2018 162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,448 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 28,447 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,397 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson 1200 Sport?

Based on 3,482 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
523
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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R119 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson 1200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R119 MGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson 1200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R119 MGC registered?

R119 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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