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R127 MGC

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,061 mi
Last recorded15,061 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 MGC
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 15,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 15,040 miles

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

Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,983 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 13,392 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,573 miles

front tyre sidewall slightly deteriated

side stand spring worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 12,162 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 10,078 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,021 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 6,466 miles

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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R127 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R127 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 R127 MGC registered?

R127 MGC is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R127 MGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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