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R780 TCR

1997 Harley Davidson Flstf

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,178 mi
Last recorded15,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf16,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 TCR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 15,178 miles

Front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2026 15,178 miles

Front tyre perished on sidewall

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 14,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 13,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 13,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,849 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 19 May 2017 12,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 11,993 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,989 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 11,989 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,863 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,339 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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R780 TCR is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,266 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R780 TCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R780 TCR registered?

R780 TCR is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R780 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 TCR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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