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J831 HAB

1991 Harley-davidson Flst

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Flst33,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 HAB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlst
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 40,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 40,775 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 40,775 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 40,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,476 miles

All direction indicators not working on light section of ignition they work but no headlight ,if ignition ON headlight works but indicators don't (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar mounting insecure when suspension tested bars drop away ,clamp has no thread in the rear bolt holes (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

leaking oil from various places

Pass 7 May 2019 40,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 39,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 38,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 30,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

minimal cracking to front tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2008 23,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 22,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flst?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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J831 HAB is a 1991 Harley-davidson Flst in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Flst models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,034 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 Flst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J831 HAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flst typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Flst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J831 HAB registered?

J831 HAB is a 1991 Harley-davidson Flst, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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