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R52 KGG

1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,159 mi
Last recorded35,159 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla22,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 KGG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhrci Road King Cla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 35,159 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 34,648 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,062 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 34,058 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,965 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

left hand rear shock absorber rubber cover splite

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

gear change lever worn

gear change linkage bush worn

Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,484 miles

rear tyre perrished

Fail 28 Jul 2007 21,484 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,682 miles

Rear brake pedal has slight travel

Small oil leak found from primary area

Small oil leak from transmission cover area

Pass 30 Jul 2005 15,927 miles

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

small amount of movement in handlebar rubbers

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla?

Based on 3,659 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 11
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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R52 KGG is a 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 22,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 KGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R52 KGG is a 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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