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P455 RSF

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,343 mi
Last recorded31,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 RSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 29,610 miles

Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 5 May 2022 29,610 miles

Rear brake dragging slightly

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 29,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 29,418 miles

rear silencer cracked slightly but not leaking

slight bind at rear brake but not excessive

squeal from front brake when applying brake

Fail 23 May 2015 29,418 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

rear silencer cracked slightly but not leaking

slight bind at rear brake but not excessive

squeal from front brake when applying brake

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,286 miles

front stoplamp switch sticky slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,960 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,159 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,142 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 24,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 May 2005 15,282 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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P455 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 24,484 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P455 RSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P455 RSF registered?

P455 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P455 RSF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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