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M487 LRU

1995 Harley Davidson Fxd

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,611 mi
Last recorded3,611 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd19,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 LRU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 3,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 3,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 3,447 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 3,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 3,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 3,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 11,384 miles

Belt guard missing, upper.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 11,370 miles

Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Fork pinch bolts lower (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lower drain screw (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured lettering (0.1 (b))

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside of front wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,551 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,452 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,143 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,768 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,584 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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M487 LRU is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,897 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M487 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M487 LRU is a 1995 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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