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R616 BYA

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 BYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2020
Pass 27 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Pass 25 Apr 2014

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 138,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 12,214 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 12,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R616 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 R616 BYA, 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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R616 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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