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P388 RTW

1997 Harley Davidson 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,577 mi
Last recorded3,577 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson 12008,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RTW
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 3,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 3,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 3,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 3,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 3,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 3,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 3,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 3,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 2,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 1,843 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 62 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 62 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,676 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,682 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1200?

Based on 5,578 MOT tests across 782 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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P388 RTW is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 8,869 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P388 RTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P388 RTW registered?

P388 RTW is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1200, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P388 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 RTW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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