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R609 MWP

1997 Harley Davidson Flstf

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,343 mi
Last recorded2,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf16,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 MWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 2,343 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 2,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 2,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 2,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 2,248 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

noisy exhaust pipes

Pass 18 May 2018 2,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 2,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate reduced in size

Pass 24 Jul 2015 2,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 2,143 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 2,078 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 2,078 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 1,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 1,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,641 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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R609 MWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,266 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R609 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R609 MWP registered?

R609 MWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R609 MWP safe to buy?

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