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R987 NAB

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 NAB
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Foot rests sharp points.

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

No front mudgard fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,848 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 27,798 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,798 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,566 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,120 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,118 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)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,285 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 2,268 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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R987 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Silver 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 R987 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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R987 NAB is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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