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R530 ONL

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,258 mi
Last recorded27,258 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 ONL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 27,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 26,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 23,989 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 23,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 21,953 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 21,953 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 19,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 19,911 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,513 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 May 2009 17,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,072 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2008 17,051 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 May 2007 15,217 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 15,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,404 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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R530 ONL is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R530 ONL, 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 R530 ONL registered?

R530 ONL is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R530 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 ONL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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