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P407 PRJ

1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,815 mi
Last recorded11,815 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy11,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 PRJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 11,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 11,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 11,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2015 10,332 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

odometer damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 8,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 3,578 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,292 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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P407 PRJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 P407 PRJ, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fatboy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P407 PRJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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