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S858 EGJ

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 EGJ
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,806 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 41,806 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 41,475 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,617 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,255 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 30,795 miles

rear brake ferrel corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 28,589 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 28,585 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,312 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 26,297 miles

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)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2008 26,254 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 24,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,517 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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S858 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 14,117 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 S858 EGJ, 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 28 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 S858 EGJ registered?

S858 EGJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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