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F471 XRL

1989 Harley Davidson Fxst

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,824 mi
Last recorded34,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst31,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 XRL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxst
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 34,824 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 33,906 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 32,320 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 35,310 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 34,875 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,467 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,290 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,960 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,771 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,094 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,890 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,316 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,316 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,528 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxst?

Based on 3,170 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
Direction indicator missing 12
Direction indicators not working 8
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F471 XRL is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 31,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F471 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxst typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxst is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F471 XRL registered?

F471 XRL is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxst, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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