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R274 OUY

1997 Harley Davidson Flstc

Grey Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc20,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 OUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstc
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 26,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 26,700 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Front and rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 25,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 24,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 24,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,121 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 spokes Brocken (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,031 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,985 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 17,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,098 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstc?

Based on 18,909 MOT tests across 1,824 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
588
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 86
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 51
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 45
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R274 OUY is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc in Grey with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 20,378 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 Flstc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R274 OUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstc typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R274 OUY registered?

R274 OUY is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstc, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R274 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 OUY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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