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E55 NEL

1987 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,737 mi
Last recorded24,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 NEL
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 24,393 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,393 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 23,758 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,157 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever pivots worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 8 May 2010 21,731 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 21,725 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,920 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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E55 NEL is a 1987 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E55 NEL, 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 39 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 E55 NEL registered?

E55 NEL is a 1987 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E55 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E55 NEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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