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R208 UYD

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,845 mi
Last recorded37,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 UYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 23,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,947 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 19,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,188 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 18,188 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,927 miles

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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R208 UYD is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R208 UYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R208 UYD registered?

R208 UYD is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R208 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 UYD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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