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P2 HDM

1997 Harley Davidson Flstc

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,060 mi
Last recorded50,060 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc20,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HDM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 49,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 49,110 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 49,110 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 48,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 46,270 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 46,236 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose 2 spokes snapped (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 45,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 45,443 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 39,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 32,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear nearside indicator lens cracked

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear nearside indicator lens cracked

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,655 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,410 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstc?

Based on 18,909 MOT tests across 1,824 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 45
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P2 HDM is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,378 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 Flstc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P2 HDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstc typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P2 HDM registered?

P2 HDM is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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