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N697 FKK

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,868 mi
Last recorded19,868 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 FKK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 19,868 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 19,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,734 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 19,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 19,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 19,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,153 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 19,151 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 18,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 18,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 18,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,417 miles

Handlebar riser bushings have slight up and down play.

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,173 miles

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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N697 FKK is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N697 FKK, 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 N697 FKK registered?

N697 FKK is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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