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P461 VMJ

1997 Harley Davidson Flsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,306 mi
Last recorded27,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts20,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 VMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 27,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 27,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 27,170 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 26,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2016 25,289 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 24,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 23,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 21,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 21,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 21,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2008 21,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flsts?

Based on 3,549 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 12
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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P461 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 20,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Flsts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P461 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flsts typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P461 VMJ registered?

P461 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P461 VMJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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