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E428 DMB

1988 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,841 mi
Last recorded3,841 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr18,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 DMB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 3,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 3,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 3,753 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 3,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 3,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,513 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

stop lamp does not operate from front lever

Pass 19 Aug 2008 144 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 144 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,966 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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E428 DMB is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E428 DMB, 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 E428 DMB registered?

E428 DMB is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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