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FAD 454Y

1983 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Harley Davidson Fxr7,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAD 454Y
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 1,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 1,896 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 1,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 1,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 756 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing on side walls but not deep enough to expose a ply or cord

Pass 17 Jul 2018 546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mudguard/fork brace has a bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 10 miles

Front front mud gard missing bolts

Fail 7 Apr 2017 10 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front front mud gard missing bolts

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 12,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 10,263 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 10,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,127 miles

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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FAD 454Y is a 1983 Harley Davidson Fxr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 7,582 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 FAD 454Y, 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 43 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAD 454Y registered?

FAD 454Y is a 1983 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FAD 454Y safe to buy?

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