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R293 ABT

1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,870 mi
Last recorded18,870 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts17,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ABT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 18,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 18,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 17,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,032 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 14,032 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 14,032 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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R293 ABT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R293 ABT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R293 ABT registered?

R293 ABT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R293 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 ABT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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