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J23 CBM

1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

6,977 mi
Last recorded6,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard12,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CBM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 6,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2025 6,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 6,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 6,278 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 6,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 6,174 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 6,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 6,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 5,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 5,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 5,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 4,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 4,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 3,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 2,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 2,944 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 2 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 2 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 1,502 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 2 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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J23 CBM is a 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 12,765 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 J23 CBM, 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 28 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 J23 CBM registered?

J23 CBM is a 1998 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is J23 CBM safe to buy?

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