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R122 MGC

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,357 mi
Last recorded22,357 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 MGC
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 22,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 22,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 12,471 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,471 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,042 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

rear brake binds slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2010 11,042 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

rear brake binds slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2009 11,031 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2008 7,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,613 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 5,613 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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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R122 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R122 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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R122 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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