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R617 MWP

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Silver Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 MWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026
Pass 9 Aug 2024
Pass 28 Jun 2023
Pass 23 Mar 2022
Pass 31 Mar 2021
Fail 31 Mar 2021

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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R617 MWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Silver with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 20,679 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R617 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R617 MWP registered?

R617 MWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R617 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 MWP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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