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P780 HJA

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Orange Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,691 mi
Last recorded1,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 HJA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 1,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 1,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 185 miles

Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 7 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 5,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 5,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,601 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 5,601 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 5,601 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012

Front Upper Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Upper Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012
Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 5,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,602 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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P780 HJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Orange 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 Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 HJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 HJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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