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PIL 8116

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

23,680 mi
Last recorded23,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8116
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 23,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 23,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,202 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 128,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 21,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 109,785 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,048 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 16,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 16,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,768 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

looks like front n/s disc pad starting to come away from backing plate a little

number plate a little small

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,196 miles

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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PIL 8116 is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PIL 8116, 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 PIL 8116 registered?

PIL 8116 is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is PIL 8116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 8116 shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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