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R668 NKX

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,603 mi
Last recorded27,603 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 NKX
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 27,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 27,603 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 26,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,577 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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R668 NKX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,319 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 R668 NKX, 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 29 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 R668 NKX registered?

R668 NKX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R668 NKX safe to buy?

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