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G481 HVF

1989 Harley Davidson Flhs

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,828 mi
Last recorded4,828 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs31,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 HVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 4,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 4,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 4,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 4,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 4,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 3,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 3,641 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,911 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,558 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,537 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,314 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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G481 HVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G481 HVF, 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 G481 HVF registered?

G481 HVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flhs, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G481 HVF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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