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FAT 380Y

1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,758 mi
Last recorded5,758 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy11,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 380Y
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 5,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 5,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 5,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 5,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 5,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 5,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 5,087 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,570 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fatboy?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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FAT 380Y is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 Fatboy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAT 380Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fatboy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fatboy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAT 380Y registered?

FAT 380Y is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is FAT 380Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 380Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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