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M979 VWU

1995 Harley Davidson Fxd

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,815 mi
Last recorded5,815 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd19,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 VWU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 5,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 5,703 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 5,449 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 5,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 5,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 4,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 3,202 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 2,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 2,043 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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M979 VWU is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,897 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M979 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M979 VWU registered?

M979 VWU is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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