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R278 NDS

1998 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,748 mi
Last recorded40,748 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdl24,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 NDS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 40,748 miles

both tyres starting to surface crack

Pass 11 Jun 2022
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,672 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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R278 NDS is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 24,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R278 NDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R278 NDS registered?

R278 NDS is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R278 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 NDS 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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