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R86 EGK

1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,447 mi
Last recorded31,447 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport15,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 EGK
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 31,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,643 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 30,643 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,151 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 28,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,260 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 27,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 26,642 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 26,631 miles

Tyre fouling another component Drive belt (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015
Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,906 miles

headlamp aim on low limit

number plate size does not conform to current regs

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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R86 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R86 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 R86 EGK registered?

R86 EGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R86 EGK safe to buy?

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