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R455 AUA

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,227 mi
Last recorded25,227 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 AUA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 25,227 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 24,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 18,274 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,271 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 18,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,342 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,551 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,323 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 13,824 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,043 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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R455 AUA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R455 AUA, 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.

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What year was R455 AUA registered?

R455 AUA is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R455 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 AUA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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