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N987 CGS

1995 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,792 mi
Last recorded41,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd19,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 CGS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 41,792 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 41,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 41,775 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 41,466 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 41,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 41,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,143 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 41,143 miles

Stop lamp not working brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 40,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 382,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 38,158 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 36,878 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

drive belt close to making contact with the rear wheel

handle bars slightly loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front tyre slightly perished

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Due to slightly bent handlebar (2.5.1)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,328 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,194 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 32,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,559 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2011 32,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 317,599 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 31,756 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N987 CGS is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N987 CGS, 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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N987 CGS is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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