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N261 FKW

1996 Harley-davidson Flst

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Flst14,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 FKW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlst
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,471 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,045 miles

Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,045 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flst?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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N261 FKW is a 1996 Harley-davidson Flst in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Harley-davidson Flst models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,718 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 Flst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N261 FKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flst typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Flst is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of N261 FKW?

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What year was N261 FKW registered?

N261 FKW is a 1996 Harley-davidson Flst, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N261 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 FKW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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