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P5 USA

1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,712 mi
Last recorded8,712 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy15,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 USA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 8,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 8,712 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 8,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 86,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 8,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 8,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 8,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 8,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 8,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,234 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 8,096 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,096 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 7,914 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,914 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,848 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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P5 USA is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P5 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P5 USA registered?

P5 USA is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 17 August 1996.

Is P5 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 USA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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