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T488 OKE

1999 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Flhr25,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 OKE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 42,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 42,034 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,882 miles

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

Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2024 41,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,496 miles

Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2023 41,479 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2022 41,171 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 41,171 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 40,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,408 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 38,408 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,417 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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T488 OKE is a 1999 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 25,002 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T488 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T488 OKE is a 1999 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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