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P456 VMJ

1997 Harley Davidson 1340

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,807 mi
Last recorded17,807 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson 134018,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 VMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1340
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 17,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 17,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2023 17,169 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,992 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1340?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Direction indicator not working 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 8
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P456 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1340 in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson 1340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 18,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 1340 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P456 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1340 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson 1340 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P456 VMJ registered?

P456 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson 1340, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P456 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 VMJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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