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P823 RTM

1996 Harley Davidson Fxd

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd20,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 RTM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,422 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside of front wheel (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on right side of front wheel rim (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,320 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm pivot bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on right side of front wheel rim (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,834 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,834 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,154 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 53,146 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,185 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,905 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 50,905 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,256 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 47,256 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,889 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 34,645 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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P823 RTM is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 20,482 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 P823 RTM, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P823 RTM registered?

P823 RTM is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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