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R29 FAT

1998 Harley Davidson Flstf

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,923 mi
Last recorded39,923 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf14,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FAT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 39,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 38,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 36,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 35,536 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,861 miles

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

Front brake master cyl damaged

Front metal brake pipe corroded.

Front tyre perrished

Fuel pipe slightly perrished

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

Rear brake slightly sticking.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,880 miles

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

Front brake master cyl cover damaged.

Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,880 miles

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

Front brake master cyl cover damaged.

Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,281 miles

o/s pillion footrest incomplete

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,455 miles

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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R29 FAT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 FAT, 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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R29 FAT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R29 FAT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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