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R315 WHJ

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,762 mi
Last recorded12,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 WHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 12,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 12,525 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 12,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 12,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,085 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 12,083 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,631 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 11,178 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,178 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 11,154 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 97,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 93,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,923 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 8,923 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 WHJ is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

R315 WHJ is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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