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G196 LYB

1989 Harley Davidson Fxst

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst31,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 LYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxst
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,898 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 59,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear braking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 51,331 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,208 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,108 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 42,359 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxst?

Based on 3,170 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
Direction indicator missing 12
Direction indicators not working 8
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G196 LYB is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 31,771 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 Fxst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G196 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxst typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G196 LYB registered?

G196 LYB is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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