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P685 ARY

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 ARY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 28,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 27,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 26,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 24,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 24,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 23,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 22,049 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 14,567 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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P685 ARY is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P685 ARY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P685 ARY registered?

P685 ARY is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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