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Q218MKH

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Maroon Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42 mi
Last recorded42 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ218MKH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 4 miles
Pass 12 May 2023
Fail 11 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed on rear inner mud guard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on banjo to caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake caliper mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 20 Jul 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess by fuel tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals weaping. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 6,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 4,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013
Pass 2 May 2008 22,151 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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Q218MKH is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Maroon with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Q218MKH, 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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Q218MKH is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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