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P288 GPE

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,770 mi
Last recorded38,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 GPE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 38,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 37,321 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 37,321 miles

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

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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P288 GPE is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 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 P288 GPE, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P288 GPE registered?

P288 GPE is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P288 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 GPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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