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B731 CGT

1985 Harley Davidson Fxst

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

12,581 mi
Last recorded12,581 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Harley Davidson Fxst12,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 CGT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxst
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 12,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 12,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 12,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 12,416 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 12,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 12,383 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 11,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,694 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,414 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,997 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,486 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 10,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 9,689 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 7,899 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxst?

Based on 3,170 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
Direction indicator missing 12
Direction indicators not working 8
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B731 CGT is a 1985 Harley Davidson Fxst in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1985 Harley Davidson Fxst models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B731 CGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxst typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B731 CGT registered?

B731 CGT is a 1985 Harley Davidson Fxst, first registered on 21 May 1985.

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