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R427 AYC

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 AYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 3,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 3,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 3,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 2,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 2,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 2,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 2,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 2,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 1,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 1,378 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 1,344 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 711 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 706 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,095 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,525 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 21,921 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,287 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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R427 AYC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 20,687 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R427 AYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R427 AYC registered?

R427 AYC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R427 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 AYC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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