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E396 VFD

1988 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,339 mi
Last recorded17,339 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr18,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 VFD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 17,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 16,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,195 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,099 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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E396 VFD is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,569 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 E396 VFD, 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 38 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E396 VFD registered?

E396 VFD is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E396 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E396 VFD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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