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R315 DBP

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 DBP
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024
Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009
Fail 8 Sep 2009

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

indicaters catching tank

kink in fuel tank breather pipe

Pass 6 May 2008 9,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,710 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 8,710 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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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R315 DBP is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R315 DBP, 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 R315 DBP registered?

R315 DBP is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R315 DBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 DBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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