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R81 EGK

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,538 mi
Last recorded22,538 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EGK
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 22,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 21,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 20,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 18,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 14,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 14,198 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,675 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 9,606 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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R81 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R81 EGK, 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 29 years old, this Harley-davidson 1200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 EGK registered?

R81 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R81 EGK safe to buy?

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