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P491 ECE

1996 Harley Davidson MT350

Green Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,563 mi
Last recorded23,563 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson MT35011,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 ECE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelMT350
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 23,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 20,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 20,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

play in rear cush drive

Pass 11 Dec 2020 19,623 miles

front and rear brake pads close to service limit

Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,952 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,624 miles

Tyre security clamps not fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 16,624 miles

Tyre security clamps not fitted.

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 14,086 miles

Front and rear tyres are missing security rim clamps.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 10,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 9,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,193 miles

chain and sprocket worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Outer Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,045 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 7,041 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson MT350?

Based on 2,682 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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P491 ECE is a 1996 Harley Davidson MT350 in Green with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson MT350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 11,316 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 MT350 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P491 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson MT350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson MT350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P491 ECE registered?

P491 ECE is a 1996 Harley Davidson MT350, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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