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F148 ETH

1989 Harley-davidson Flst

Bronze Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Flst28,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 ETH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlst
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 37,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 4 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 4 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

battery connection poor/

front tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,124 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

battery connection poor/

front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,642 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flst?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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F148 ETH is a 1989 Harley-davidson Flst in Bronze with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Harley-davidson Flst models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 28,826 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 Flst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F148 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flst typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Harley-davidson Flst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F148 ETH registered?

F148 ETH is a 1989 Harley-davidson Flst, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F148 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F148 ETH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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