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R843 HKO

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,817 mi
Last recorded26,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 HKO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 26,445 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 26,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 25,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 22,913 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2018 22,901 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 21,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 20,403 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 20,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 20,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 19,678 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 18,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,477 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2007 14,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,660 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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R843 HKO is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R843 HKO, 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 R843 HKO registered?

R843 HKO is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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