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R142 KDS

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 KDS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025
Pass 9 Sep 2023
Pass 23 May 2022

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test daytime use only

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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R142 KDS is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 24,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 KDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R142 KDS registered?

R142 KDS is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R142 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 KDS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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