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C892 VLJ

1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,364 mi
Last recorded46,364 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs20,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC892 VLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxrs
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,364 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,542 miles

Suspect carburetor leaking fuel

Fail 6 Jul 2020 45,542 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Suspect carburetor leaking fuel

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,532 miles

oil on drive belt

Fail 4 Jul 2016 45,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

oil on drive belt

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,196 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,178 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,178 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,163 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,730 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 44,730 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,382 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 43,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,029 miles

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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C892 VLJ is a 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs in Orange with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C892 VLJ, 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.

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What year was C892 VLJ registered?

C892 VLJ is a 1985 Harley-davidson Fxrs, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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