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R40 GRE

2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Blue Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard15,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 GRE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 32,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 32,894 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 31,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 28,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 28,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 21,275 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 20,447 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,691 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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R40 GRE is a 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Blue with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 15,252 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 Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 GRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R40 GRE registered?

R40 GRE is a 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is R40 GRE safe to buy?

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