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P218 SGP

1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167 mi
Last recorded167 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts17,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 SGP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 14 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021
Fail 17 Apr 2021

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 18,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 17,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 6,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 6,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 6,084 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 5,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 4,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 3,270 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 3,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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P218 SGP is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,698 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 Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 SGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P218 SGP registered?

P218 SGP is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P218 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 SGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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