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R382 FBJ

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 FBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear pin or bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front and rear pins or bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner pin or bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner pin or bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 11,577 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2012

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake hose poorly fitted and secured and chaffing at various points

nsr brake hose poorly fitted and secured

osr brake discs badly corroded

osr brake hose poorly fitted and secured

Pass 12 Dec 2011 840 miles

ns and os rear shock mounting bolts not long enough, only just reaches nyloc section in nuts.

rear flexihose slightly chaffed

Pass 29 Dec 2010 13,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,083 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 28,273 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 17,955 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,600 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 May 2007 15,578 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,581 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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R382 FBJ 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 76.5%.

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 R382 FBJ, 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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R382 FBJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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