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N487 PVL

1996 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd20,482 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 PVL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026
Fail 22 May 2026 9,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025
Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018

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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N487 PVL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 20,482 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 N487 PVL, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N487 PVL?

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What year was N487 PVL registered?

N487 PVL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N487 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 PVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N487 PVL have outstanding finance?

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