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R447 HBA

1998 Harley Davidson Flstf

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,091 mi
Last recorded19,091 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf14,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 HBA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 19,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 18,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 17,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,525 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy Advise Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 16,507 miles

Central Front Upper Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Both Front Indicators Are To Close 120 mm separation Min 240 mm (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number Plate To Small (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy Advise Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,115 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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R447 HBA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf 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 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 R447 HBA, 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 R447 HBA registered?

R447 HBA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R447 HBA 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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