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D917 DPF

1987 Harley Davidson Fxr

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,059 mi
Last recorded36,059 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Fxr15,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 DPF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 36,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 35,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 34,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,933 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,414 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxr?

Based on 4,756 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
495
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Direction indicator missing 19
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
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D917 DPF is a 1987 Harley Davidson Fxr in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 15,814 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 Fxr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D917 DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxr typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D917 DPF registered?

D917 DPF is a 1987 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D917 DPF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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