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R313 XRT

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,074 mi
Last recorded14,074 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 XRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 14,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swingarm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 13,830 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 20 Feb 2023 13,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2022 13,385 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 13,353 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 12,991 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 12,443 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 12,443 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect clearly undersize does not meet legal requirement (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 11,860 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 11,860 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect undersize non standard (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 10,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 7,961 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 7,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working wire connection unpluged (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 7,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,344 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 6,344 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 5,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 2,973 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 2,714 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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R313 XRT is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R313 XRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R313 XRT registered?

R313 XRT is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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