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P286 VRE

1997 Harley Davidson Flhri

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,593 mi
Last recorded43,593 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri25,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 VRE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhri
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 43,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 42,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 41,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 33,922 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,969 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 28,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 25,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,978 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhri?

Based on 1,600 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
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P286 VRE is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,394 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 Flhri fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P286 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhri typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P286 VRE registered?

P286 VRE is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhri, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P286 VRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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