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P497 MTW

1997 Harley Davidson Flsts

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,329 mi
Last recorded11,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts20,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 MTW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 11,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,062 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2011 10,062 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,916 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,913 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,682 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,175 miles

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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P497 MTW is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P497 MTW, 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 P497 MTW registered?

P497 MTW is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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