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R859 LKN

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,256 mi
Last recorded18,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 LKN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 18,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 17,967 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 17,967 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,961 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 16,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 16,061 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 16,061 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 15,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 14,286 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,909 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 11,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 8,192 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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R859 LKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R859 LKN, 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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R859 LKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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