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BTU 886W

1981 Harley Davidson Flhs

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Harley Davidson Flhs8,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 886W
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhs
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 23 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 2 May 2025 23 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2024 23 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 23 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (day light use only)

Pass 5 Jun 2020
Fail 22 Aug 2019

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear lenses too close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right dips right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear DRIVE BELT RUBBING ON REAR TYRE

Pass 5 Jun 2018
Pass 13 Jun 2015
Pass 10 Apr 2007

DAY LIGHT USE ONLY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhs?

Based on 1,224 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator not working 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Horn not working 4
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BTU 886W is a 1981 Harley Davidson Flhs in Orange with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Harley Davidson Flhs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 8,012 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 Flhs fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTU 886W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhs typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTU 886W registered?

BTU 886W is a 1981 Harley Davidson Flhs, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 886W safe to buy?

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