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R978 ONW

1998 Harley Davidson Flsts

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,561 mi
Last recorded24,561 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts16,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 ONW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 24,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 24,483 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 24,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,928 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2019 21,108 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 19,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 9,450 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flsts?

Based on 3,549 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 12
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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R978 ONW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Flsts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R978 ONW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flsts typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R978 ONW registered?

R978 ONW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R978 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 ONW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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