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G959 KOB

1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,297 mi
Last recorded48,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs18,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 KOB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxrs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 48,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 48,130 miles

no front fender fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 48,005 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,404 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,074 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 45,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,092 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,420 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,157 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,157 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,586 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,480 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 35,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 33,410 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,797 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 30,797 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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G959 KOB is a 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G959 KOB, 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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What year was G959 KOB registered?

G959 KOB is a 1989 Harley-davidson Fxrs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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