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N514 RDL

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,236 mi
Last recorded8,236 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 RDL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 8,236 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 8,236 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 8,799 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 8,799 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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N514 RDL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N514 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N514 RDL registered?

N514 RDL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N514 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N514 RDL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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