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B893 MAB

1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,778 mi
Last recorded24,778 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs20,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 MAB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxrs
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 24,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 24,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 22,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,793 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 18,793 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 15,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,777 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

cracking in side wall of front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 10,437 miles

Front Lower Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Upper Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxrs?

Based on 2,151 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
521
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 10
Direction indicator missing 9
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B893 MAB is a 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 20,686 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 Fxrs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B893 MAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxrs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B893 MAB registered?

B893 MAB is a 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B893 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B893 MAB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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