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F53 VRW

1989 Harley Davidson Flhs

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,392 mi
Last recorded5,392 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs31,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 VRW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 5,392 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 5,366 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 5,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,442 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 35,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 2,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,717 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Centre Lower Oil leak from primary drive cover

Front Upper Front indicators do not flash off but vary in brightness

Nearside Rear Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear disc corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,717 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Centre Lower Oil leak from primary drive cover

Front Upper Front indicators do not flash off but vary in brightness

Nearside Rear Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear disc corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,652 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,442 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhs?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Horn not working 4
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F53 VRW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,214 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 Flhs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F53 VRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhs typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F53 VRW registered?

F53 VRW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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