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D538 PYC

1987 Harley Davidson Fxst

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,694 mi
Last recorded13,694 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Fxst33,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 PYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxst
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 13,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 23,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 23,780 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,780 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 17,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,416 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 3,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 52,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 52,722 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxst?

Based on 3,170 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
Direction indicator missing 12
Direction indicators not working 8
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D538 PYC is a 1987 Harley Davidson Fxst in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Fxst models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 Fxst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D538 PYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxst typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D538 PYC registered?

D538 PYC is a 1987 Harley Davidson Fxst, first registered on 4 April 1987.

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