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R621 BYA

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,735 mi
Last recorded21,735 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 21,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,486 miles

slight crack front H/L lens

Fail 3 Aug 2019 21,481 miles

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

slight crack in h/lamp lens

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 19,097 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,438 miles

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

l/h grip slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,444 miles

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

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

reduced border on number plate slight crack

slightly loose l/h grip

Fail 21 Jun 2013 17,410 miles

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

slightly loose l/h grip

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

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

reduced border on number plate slight crack

Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,711 miles

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

No plate slightly smaller then std size.

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

l/hand handle grip is slightly loose.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 16,711 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

No plate slightly smaller then std size.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,321 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 10,969 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R621 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R621 BYA, 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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R621 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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