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N21 SMY

1996 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,714 mi
Last recorded52,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u46,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 SMY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhtc-u
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 52,714 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,509 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,508 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,815 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,863 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,743 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Amber Number Plate Lights & Obscuring Lettering

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,915 miles

slight corrosion at front brake pipes.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 41,277 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,835 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,109 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhtc-u?

Based on 2,025 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,010
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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N21 SMY is a 1996 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 46,760 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 Flhtc-u fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N21 SMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhtc-u typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhtc-u is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N21 SMY registered?

N21 SMY is a 1996 Harley-davidson Flhtc-u, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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