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S401 ARC

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,506 mi
Last recorded20,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 ARC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 20,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 19,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side walls cracking (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,878 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front on minimum limit. (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 4 May 2016 15,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Sep 2011 14,625 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,909 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,396 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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S401 ARC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S401 ARC, 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 S401 ARC registered?

S401 ARC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S401 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 ARC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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