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P472 RSF

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,301 mi
Last recorded39,301 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 RSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 39,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 38,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,822 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,818 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 29,133 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn plating coming off (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,976 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,083 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P472 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P472 RSF, 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 P472 RSF registered?

P472 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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