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P783 PVR

1996 Harley Davidson Flstf

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

12,479 mi
Last recorded12,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Flstf18,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 PVR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 12,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 11,494 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 11,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking oil down the leg, damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear suspension has excess movement up and down (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 10,735 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Slight movement in shock absorber attachment area (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 10,064 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side and brake lights change with indicator operation (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 9,035 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 8,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,732 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (1.1.13 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 4,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 551 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 522 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 437 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 115 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,531 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)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,738 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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P783 PVR is a 1996 Harley Davidson Flstf in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,328 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P783 PVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P783 PVR registered?

P783 PVR is a 1996 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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