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P464 VMJ

1997 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,463 mi
Last recorded10,463 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fat Boy19,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 VMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 10,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 10,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat side bolts missing but seat secure

Fail 21 Oct 2024 10,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat side bolts missing but seat secure

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 10,345 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 10,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 10,318 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 10,257 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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P464 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 19,131 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P464 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P464 VMJ registered?

P464 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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