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R80 FLH

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,972 mi
Last recorded119,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 FLH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 119,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 118,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,091 miles

Offside exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,529 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 110,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 101,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 101,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,262 miles

rear wheel slightly mis aligned with front

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,900 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 87,900 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 78,998 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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R80 FLH is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R80 FLH, 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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What year was R80 FLH registered?

R80 FLH is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R80 FLH safe to buy?

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