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R70 USA

2008 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,486 mi
Last recorded38,486 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra23,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 USA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlhtcu Electraglide Ultra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 38,449 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 38,433 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 38,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,940 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 29,927 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 27,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 24,722 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,911 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra?

Based on 1,082 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,509
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 2
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R70 USA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 23,673 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 Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R70 USA registered?

R70 USA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Electraglide Ultra, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R70 USA safe to buy?

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