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R643 BYA

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,426 mi
Last recorded6,426 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 6,426 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Fail 21 Apr 2022 6,426 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear number plate

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 3,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear number plate

Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2019 342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear number plate

Rear tyre perished

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some deterioration front tyre wall

some deterioration rear tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014
Pass 27 Jul 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012
Fail 28 Jul 2012

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009
Pass 19 Jul 2008

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,090 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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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R643 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R643 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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R643 BYA is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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