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P840 SKX

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,999 mi
Last recorded38,999 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 SKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre sidewall showing fatigue - no ply nor cord exposed.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear tyre sidewall showing fatigue - no ply nor cord exposed.

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear switch connections cleaned (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 27,093 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 25,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake line to flexi corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake line to flexi corroded and banjo paint blown (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake line to flexi corroded (3.1.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake line to flexi corroded and banjo paint blown (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,909 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 23,103 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 23,058 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,501 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,609 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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P840 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P840 SKX, 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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P840 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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