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K648 BUD

1993 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,543 mi
Last recorded11,543 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Fatboy23,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK648 BUD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 11,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2025 11,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2024 11,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 11,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 10,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 10,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 10,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 9,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 7,513 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)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,682 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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K648 BUD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 23,506 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 K648 BUD, 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 33 years old, this Harley Davidson Fatboy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K648 BUD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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