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H8 YUO

1997 Harley Davidson 1340

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,668 mi
Last recorded25,668 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson 134018,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 YUO
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1340
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 25,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 11,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 11,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 10,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 10,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 10,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 10,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,484 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1340?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Direction indicator not working 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 8
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H8 YUO is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1340 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson 1340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 18,249 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 1340 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 YUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1340 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson 1340 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H8 YUO registered?

H8 YUO is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1340, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is H8 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 YUO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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