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P235 XGC

1997 Harley Davidson Flstf

Turquoise Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,803 mi
Last recorded39,803 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf16,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 XGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 38,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 38,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 36,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 34,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 34,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 32,406 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 31,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,427 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,520 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,114 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2007 18,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,614 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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P235 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf in Turquoise with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,266 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P235 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P235 XGC registered?

P235 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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