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BTU 853W

1981 Harley-davidson Fxe

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,892 mi
Last recorded26,892 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson Fxe21,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 853W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxe
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,892 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre slightly perished on o/s side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2010 26,883 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre slightly perished on o/s side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,525 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxe?

Based on 907 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Direction indicator missing 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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BTU 853W is a 1981 Harley-davidson Fxe in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Harley-davidson Fxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 21,752 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 Fxe fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTU 853W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxe typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTU 853W registered?

BTU 853W is a 1981 Harley-davidson Fxe, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 853W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 853W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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