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R351 GDX

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 GDX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 45,779 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 43,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 39,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,595 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,182 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,182 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,441 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,632 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,318 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,772 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,311 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,313 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,313 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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R351 GDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R351 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R351 GDX registered?

R351 GDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R351 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 GDX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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