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R678 FSG

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 FSG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 32,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 31,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,726 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 24,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,698 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,370 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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R678 FSG is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 24,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R678 FSG, 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 29 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 R678 FSG registered?

R678 FSG is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 FSG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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