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M396 LAY

1995 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,570 mi
Last recorded29,570 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Fat Boy21,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 LAY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 28,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,610 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

throttle return operation sluggish

Pass 29 May 2010 25,912 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 25,912 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 May 2009 25,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,719 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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M396 LAY is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 21,592 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M396 LAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M396 LAY registered?

M396 LAY is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M396 LAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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