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F501 OTA

1989 Harley Davidson Flstc

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,636 mi
Last recorded26,636 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc21,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 OTA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 26,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 24,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 23,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 23,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 22,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 22,280 miles

After market silencer fitted, with baffles

Fail 22 Sep 2018 22,280 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

After market silencer fitted, with baffles

Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,498 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 11,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,352 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 7,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 3,801 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 3,641 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

no front stop light fitted

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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F501 OTA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F501 OTA, 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 F501 OTA registered?

F501 OTA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F501 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 OTA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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