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M16 FAT

1998 Harley Davidson Flstc

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flstc17,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 FAT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 26,575 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,688 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 19,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 3,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 3,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 3,270 miles

Drive belt fouling another component (6.2.1d)

advise rear number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

PASS / ADVISE No plate at rear

Fail 1 Sep 2008 3,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

PASS / ADVISE No plate at rear

Pass 1 Jun 2007 2,536 miles

1,TEMP EXHAUST FITTED. †2, TEMP REFLECTOR FITTED. †3,REAR TYRE CLOSE TO DRIVE BELT AND BODYWORK.

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstc?

Based on 18,909 MOT tests across 1,824 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 45
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M16 FAT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstc in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flstc models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 17,766 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 Flstc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstc typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 FAT registered?

M16 FAT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M16 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 FAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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