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S53 NRG

1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,964 mi
Last recorded14,964 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard12,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 NRG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 12,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 11,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 10,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 9,595 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 9,595 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 8,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 6,036 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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S53 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 12,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S53 NRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S53 NRG registered?

S53 NRG is a 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S53 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 NRG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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