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R285 BLK

1998 Harley Davidson Flstf

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,811 mi
Last recorded3,811 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf14,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 BLK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 3,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 3,617 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 3,617 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 3,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 2,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 2,820 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 2,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 2,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 2,497 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 2,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 2,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 2,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 2,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 1,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,977 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 683 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)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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R285 BLK is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 BLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R285 BLK registered?

R285 BLK is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R285 BLK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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