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R649 LUB

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 LUB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 40,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 38,223 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 37,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,373 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,177 miles

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

Rear brake hose fittings corroded slightly .

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,856 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,856 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,004 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,004 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,160 miles

Rear tyre is slightly perished / cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,938 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,938 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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R649 LUB 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 87%.

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 R649 LUB, 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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R649 LUB is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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