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R982 NAB

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,842 mi
Last recorded21,842 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 NAB
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 21,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 18,821 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 18,529 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 18,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,077 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 17,077 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,397 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain excessive play

exhaust slightly noise

Fail 20 Jul 2016 16,397 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain excessive play

exhaust slightly noise

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handle bar mountings worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,108 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 16,108 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,141 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 14,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 14,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2009 14,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 14,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,230 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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R982 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R982 NAB, 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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R982 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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