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S563 RHJ

1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,914 mi
Last recorded19,914 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport14,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 RHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
Model1200 Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 15,275 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 14,806 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,320 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 14,320 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 13,816 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2016 12,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,811 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

fitted with road baffels at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,729 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 10,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,943 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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S563 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S563 RHJ, 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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What year was S563 RHJ registered?

S563 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson 1200 Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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