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G3 SBJ

1997 Harley Davidson Flhri

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,640 mi
Last recorded19,640 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri25,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 SBJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhri
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 19,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 19,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 18,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lightly corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in handle bar bushes.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 18,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when front brake lever applied rear brake light stays on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lightly corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in handle bar bushes.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 18,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 16,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,504 miles

head lamp deflector fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 15,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head lamp deflector fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 14,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 14,336 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded Union on brake hose (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhri?

Based on 1,600 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
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G3 SBJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,394 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 Flhri fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhri typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G3 SBJ registered?

G3 SBJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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