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R687 NKX

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,640 mi
Last recorded23,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 NKX
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2020 23,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 23,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 22,500 miles

no indicators fitted custom bike

Pass 5 Apr 2015
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,924 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 17,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 15,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,447 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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R687 NKX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R687 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 R687 NKX registered?

R687 NKX is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R687 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 NKX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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