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R550 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,099 mi
Last recorded30,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

right rear indicator slightly loose

Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,418 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

right rear indicator slightly loose

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,421 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 261,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,407 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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R550 TYC 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 87.5%.

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 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 R550 TYC, 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 R550 TYC registered?

R550 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R550 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 TYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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