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F696 WLJ

1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,945 mi
Last recorded6,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs18,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 WLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxrs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 6,945 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 6,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 6,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

oil leak on the rear cylinder rocker cover. oil leak on the altonator connection fromt of the motor.

Fail 9 May 2013 6,838 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

oil leak on the rear cylinder rocker cover. oil leak on the altonator connection fromt of the motor.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,586 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 6,586 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,160 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 5,899 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2009 5,898 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

clutch lever pin clip missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 5,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,559 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,285 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxrs?

Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
521
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 10
Direction indicator missing 9
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F696 WLJ is a 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,927 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 Fxrs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F696 WLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxrs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F696 WLJ is a 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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