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P587 PVU

1997 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi26,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 PVU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstci Heritage Softail Classi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 69,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024
Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 66,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,909 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,400 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 47,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,020 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,738 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi?

Based on 6,386 MOT tests across 553 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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P587 PVU is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi in Black 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 Flstci Heritage Softail Classi models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.0% with a typical mileage of 26,624 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 Flstci Heritage Softail Classi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P587 PVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P587 PVU registered?

P587 PVU is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flstci Heritage Softail Classi, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P587 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 PVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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