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P474 VMJ

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,720 mi
Last recorded32,720 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 VMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 32,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 31,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 277,645 miles

exhaust slightly noisier than a standard system

Pass 10 Jun 2017 268,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 19,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,084 miles

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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P474 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P474 VMJ, 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 P474 VMJ registered?

P474 VMJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P474 VMJ safe to buy?

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