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R396 EPV

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 EPV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 17,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 17,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 17,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 16,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 16,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 15,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 13,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 7,694 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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R396 EPV is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R396 EPV registered?

R396 EPV is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R396 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 EPV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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