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P298 VUY

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,517 mi
Last recorded22,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 VUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,048 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 20,001 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 5 May 2006 17,635 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 17,629 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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P298 VUY is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P298 VUY registered?

P298 VUY is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P298 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 VUY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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