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S297 AJL

1999 Harley Davidson Fxdx

Black Petrol 1449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,166 mi
Last recorded32,166 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdx16,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 AJL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,449cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 32,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 32,166 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 30,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 30,773 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,605 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 27,605 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,023 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdx?

Based on 7,528 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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S297 AJL is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdx in Black with a 1,449cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdx models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 Fxdx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S297 AJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdx typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S297 AJL registered?

S297 AJL is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdx, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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