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Q498YRX

1989 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,951 mi
Last recorded31,951 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr14,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ498YRX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 31,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 31,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 31,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 31,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 31,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 31,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 30,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 30,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 30,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 30,603 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 28,813 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxr?

Based on 4,756 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
495
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Direction indicator missing 19
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
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Q498YRX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q498YRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxr typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q498YRX registered?

Q498YRX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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The MOT history for Q498YRX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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