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P56 UBH

1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,518 mi
Last recorded21,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy11,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 UBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 27,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,006 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 20,004 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly Excessive free play (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 18,677 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

the front tyre is slightly cracking

the rear tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,776 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 13,735 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front & rear tyres have started to crack around there side walls

Pass 13 May 2014 11,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 9,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,917 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fatboy?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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P56 UBH is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 Fatboy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P56 UBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P56 UBH is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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