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R526 MGO

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,894 mi
Last recorded12,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 MGO
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 12,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 72,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top rear shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 12,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 11,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places - legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm in places - legal limit is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear spark plug lead/cap needs new insulated cover

Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,269 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,122 miles

advisory on wheel alinement

Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 7,246 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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R526 MGO is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 14,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R526 MGO, 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 28 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 R526 MGO registered?

R526 MGO is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R526 MGO safe to buy?

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