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HD52 RAT

2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,677 mi
Last recorded25,677 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard15,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 RAT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,677 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 25,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 24,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 21,389 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 16,491 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 10,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,401 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 6,013 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 6,013 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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HD52 RAT is a 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 15,252 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 Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD52 RAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD52 RAT registered?

HD52 RAT is a 2002 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is HD52 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 RAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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