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R986 ONW

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,723 mi
Last recorded18,723 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 ONW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 18,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 18,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,385 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 18,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 17,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 17,689 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,443 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,164 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 11,439 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,356 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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R986 ONW 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 R986 ONW, 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 R986 ONW registered?

R986 ONW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R986 ONW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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