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P946 BCP

1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,052 mi
Last recorded20,052 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy11,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 BCP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFatboy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 20,052 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2022 19,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,163 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fatboy?

Based on 1,545 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
462
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3
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P946 BCP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 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 Fatboy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P946 BCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fatboy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fatboy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P946 BCP registered?

P946 BCP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fatboy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P946 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 BCP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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