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R814 FVW

1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts17,698 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 FVW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2025

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,485 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 18,122 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 18,122 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 17,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 15,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 13,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 11,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 11,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 9,852 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,867 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 4,841 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 4,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 4,721 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,601 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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R814 FVW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 17,698 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 Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R814 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R814 FVW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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