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R798 TCR

1997 Harley Davidson Trike

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,962 mi
Last recorded24,962 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Trike21,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 TCR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelTrike
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 24,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 24,742 miles

rear brake pedal soft and long travel

Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,057 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 24,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,441 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,131 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 12,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,300 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Trike?

Based on 1,275 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Stop lamp not working 4
position lamp(s) missing 4
Direction indicator not working 4
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R798 TCR is a 1997 Harley Davidson Trike in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 21,124 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 Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R798 TCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Trike is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R798 TCR registered?

R798 TCR is a 1997 Harley Davidson Trike, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R798 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 TCR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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