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R644 BYA

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 BYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 37,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 24,778 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,798 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,434 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 19,434 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 19,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,628 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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R644 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R644 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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What year was R644 BYA registered?

R644 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R644 BYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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