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P448 RGV

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,133 mi
Last recorded15,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 RGV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,048 miles

Rear DRIVE BELT HAS OBJECT IN CENTRE

Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside DRIVE BELT HAS FOREIGN OBJECT IN CENTRE OF BELT

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 14,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight damage to drive belt

Pass 8 Jul 2013 13,793 miles

Drive Belt slightly damaged

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,751 miles

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,023 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 13,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,672 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,772 miles

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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P448 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P448 RGV, 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 P448 RGV registered?

P448 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P448 RGV safe to buy?

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