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R72 EGK

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,260 mi
Last recorded9,260 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 EGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 9,260 miles

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

Front front tyre has cracking in the side walls

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 9,260 miles

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

Front front tyre has cracking in the side walls

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 9,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 8,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 8,219 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

there is a small nick in the near side of the drive belt..

Fail 23 Feb 2022 8,219 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

there is a small nick in the near side of the drive belt..

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached bars where slightly loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 7,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 7,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 7,474 miles

All direction indicators not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,415 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded Fixed line behind forks is heavily corroded. (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Fork bushes are slightly worn, play in fork legs. (2.3.4)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 7,405 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake component is slightly corroded Fixed line behind forks is heavily corroded. (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Fork bushes are slightly worn, play in fork legs. (2.3.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 6,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 6,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,899 miles

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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R72 EGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R72 EGK, 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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R72 EGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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