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S980 RRT

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,072 mi
Last recorded13,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 RRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 13,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 12,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 12,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 12,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2007

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006

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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S980 RRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S980 RRT, 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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S980 RRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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