MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
front tyre sidewalls slight cracks
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
offside swinging arm adjuster plate loose
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)
Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)
Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Custom?
Based on 978 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 PDX is a 1996 Harley Davidson Custom in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 25,016 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 Custom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 PDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley Davidson Custom typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P278 PDX registered?
P278 PDX is a 1996 Harley Davidson Custom, first registered on 29 November 1996.
Is P278 PDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 PDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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