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R227 HSX

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 HSX
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2024 1 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 23,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 22,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,907 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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R227 HSX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R227 HSX, 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 R227 HSX registered?

R227 HSX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R227 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 HSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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