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P878 VWX

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,232 mi
Last recorded24,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 VWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,232 miles

Rear Cracks to inner tread not showing cord or ply advise replacement

Pass 2 May 2024 23,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 21,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 19,457 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 16,612 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 15,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 14,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,817 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,379 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,887 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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P878 VWX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P878 VWX, 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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What year was P878 VWX registered?

P878 VWX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P878 VWX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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