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D497 FDL

1987 Harley Davidson Flhs

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,250 mi
Last recorded32,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Flhs15,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 FDL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhs
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 32,241 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working REAR CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,943 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,943 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BLACK AND SILVER (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,607 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhs?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Horn not working 4
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D497 FDL is a 1987 Harley Davidson Flhs in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Flhs models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,409 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 Flhs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D497 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhs typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D497 FDL registered?

D497 FDL is a 1987 Harley Davidson Flhs, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D497 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D497 FDL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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