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R283 OUY

1998 Harley-davidson Flst

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Flst18,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 OUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlst
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 29,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 28,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 28,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 27,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 27,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 26,940 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,474 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 19,468 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,886 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 17,886 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,562 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flst?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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R283 OUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Flst in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Flst models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 18,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Flst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 OUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flst typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Flst is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R283 OUY registered?

R283 OUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson Flst, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R283 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 OUY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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