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S225 BSX

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,075 mi
Last recorded30,075 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 BSX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 30,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024
Pass 25 Jul 2022 29,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 29,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,870 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 27,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,265 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,265 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 25,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,784 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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S225 BSX is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S225 BSX, 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 S225 BSX registered?

S225 BSX is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S225 BSX safe to buy?

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