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P985 PKJ

1996 Harley Davidson Road King

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,637 mi
Last recorded40,637 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Road King27,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 PKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,985 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,224 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,589 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,994 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Road King?

Based on 1,442 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
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P985 PKJ is a 1996 Harley Davidson Road King in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Road King models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 27,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Road King fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P985 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Road King typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Road King is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P985 PKJ registered?

P985 PKJ is a 1996 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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