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P843 SKX

1997 Harley Davidson Flstc

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,969 mi
Last recorded30,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc20,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 SKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,969 miles

Fuel tank link pipe perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 30,969 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank link pipe perished.

Pass 16 May 2024 30,110 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel tank link pipe perished

rear cylinder exhaust baffle missing

slight oil leak crank case bolt

Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 28,748 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 26,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,320 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 22,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 18,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,018 miles

main beam telltale not working

rear tyre cracking in grooves

Fail 27 May 2016 18,018 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

main beam telltale not working

rear tyre cracking in grooves

Pass 30 May 2015 17,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,855 miles

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL LIGHT INOP

Fail 3 Jun 2013 17,855 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 5 May 2012 17,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 17,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 17,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,850 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 May 2006 151,929 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstc?

Based on 18,909 MOT tests across 1,824 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 45
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P843 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,378 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 Flstc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P843 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstc typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P843 SKX registered?

P843 SKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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