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P211 LYA

1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,675 mi
Last recorded23,675 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy11,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 LYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,675 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 8,913 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 8,913 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,384 miles

slight binding on rear wheel

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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P211 LYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 Fatboy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P211 LYA, 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 29 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 P211 LYA registered?

P211 LYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P211 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 LYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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