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R40 AOA

1999 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,725 mi
Last recorded27,725 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport12,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 AOA
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 27,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 27,725 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 25,634 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 25,224 miles

Direction indicator not working indicators not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 20,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 19,133 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 19,133 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,030 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,997 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 18,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 18,153 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 16,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 15,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 12,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Right Hand tell tale not funtioning although indicator is visible to rider

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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R40 AOA is a 1999 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 12,583 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 R40 AOA, 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 27 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 R40 AOA registered?

R40 AOA is a 1999 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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