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S51 AAW

1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Turquoise Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy14,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 AAW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 16,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

neutral light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2017 16,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

neutral light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,667 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 13,606 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,848 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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S51 AAW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Turquoise with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 14,584 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S51 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S51 AAW registered?

S51 AAW is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S51 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 AAW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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