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R49 JTN

1998 Harley Davidson Flsts

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,941 mi
Last recorded10,941 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts16,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 JTN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 10,941 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 10,932 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 10,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 10,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 1,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 10,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 10,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,079 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flsts?

Based on 3,549 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 12
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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R49 JTN is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,480 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 Flsts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R49 JTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flsts typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R49 JTN registered?

R49 JTN is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R49 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 JTN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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