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R712 FSG

1997 Harley-davidson Flst

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,372 mi
Last recorded40,372 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Flst14,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FSG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlst
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 40,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,696 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 37,636 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,223 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 35,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,119 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flst?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
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R712 FSG is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flst in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Flst models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 14,862 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 Flst fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R712 FSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flst typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Flst is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R712 FSG registered?

R712 FSG is a 1997 Harley-davidson Flst, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R712 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 FSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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