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F448 HYD

1989 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,181 mi
Last recorded20,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr14,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 HYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,181 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 20,001 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,890 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,885 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 19,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 18,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 18,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working From front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 18,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 18,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 17,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 17,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 16,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 12,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 8,622 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 6,004 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 6,004 miles

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxr?

Based on 4,756 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
495
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Direction indicator missing 19
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
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F448 HYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr 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 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,968 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 Fxr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 HYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxr typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F448 HYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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