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R203 BCH

1998 Harley Davidson Road King

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,372 mi
Last recorded4,372 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Road King46,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 BCH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelRoad King
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 4,372 miles

Rear top of number plate slightly covered by mount

Fail 28 Apr 2026 4,372 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted carrier rubbing on disc (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad wrong way round (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear top of number plate slightly covered by mount

Pass 23 Oct 2024 2,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 1,257 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake ferrle slight crodded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake ferrle slight crodded

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 5,222 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake ferrle slight crodded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake ferrle slight crodded

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 4,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,639 miles

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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R203 BCH is a 1998 Harley Davidson Road King in Orange with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Road King models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 46,256 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 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 R203 BCH, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Road King is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R203 BCH registered?

R203 BCH is a 1998 Harley Davidson Road King, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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