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P242 XGC

1997 Harley Davidson Flsts

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,458 mi
Last recorded3,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts20,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 XGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 3,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 2,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 2,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 19,003 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 15,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,754 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 18,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,549 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flsts?

Based on 3,549 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 12
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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P242 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts in Orange with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 20,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Flsts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P242 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flsts typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P242 XGC registered?

P242 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P242 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 XGC shows 19 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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