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J588 BWP

1991 Harley Davidson Flstf

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

2,154 mi
Last recorded2,154 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Flstf18,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 BWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 2,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 1,773 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 1,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 1,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight distortion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,922 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 33,922 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,459 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 33,451 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Nearside Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 33,346 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 31,935 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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J588 BWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson Flstf in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 18,794 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J588 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J588 BWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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