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P821 SWP

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Green Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 SWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,361 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,753 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,145 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,461 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,801 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,384 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,851 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,745 miles

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

front spot lights do not confirm to use and construction regs but off at time of test

some age related cracking of rear tyre but not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,491 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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P821 SWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Green with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 24,484 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P821 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P821 SWP registered?

P821 SWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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