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R258 KDS

1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Maroon Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy14,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 KDS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,446 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 16,412 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,301 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,034 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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R258 KDS is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Maroon with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 14,584 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 KDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R258 KDS registered?

R258 KDS is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 21 June 1998.

Is R258 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 KDS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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