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R71 EGK

1997 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,002 mi
Last recorded28,002 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla28,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhrci Road King Cla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 28,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 27,976 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,962 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 27,852 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,838 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,358 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,836 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,231 miles

rear no plate small full size plate can not be fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

small numberplate but unable to fit a full size plate on vehicle due to its design

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,487 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,188 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla?

Based on 3,659 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 11
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 10
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
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R71 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 28,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R71 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R71 EGK registered?

R71 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R71 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 EGK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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