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F197 FVF

1989 Harley Davidson Flstc

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,372 mi
Last recorded25,372 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc21,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 FVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,395 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 24,387 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 23,096 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

The Drive belt is slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,065 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstc?

Based on 18,909 MOT tests across 1,824 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 45
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F197 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,252 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 Flstc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F197 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstc typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F197 FVF registered?

F197 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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