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N874 VLJ

1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

545 mi
Last recorded545 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy27,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 VLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2022 545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018
Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,907 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar mounting slightly out of alignment but not affecting steering control

handlebars slightly bent but not affecting steering control

Pass 8 Jan 2016 5,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,930 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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N874 VLJ is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 27,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N874 VLJ, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fatboy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N874 VLJ registered?

N874 VLJ is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N874 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N874 VLJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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