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N778 WNE

1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,178 mi
Last recorded11,178 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy27,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 WNE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 11,178 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 10,569 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 10,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 9,955 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 8,573 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 8,573 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 7,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 6,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 6,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 4,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 4,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 3,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,355 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fatboy?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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N778 WNE is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 27,500 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 Fatboy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N778 WNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N778 WNE registered?

N778 WNE is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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