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R848 EUA

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,232 mi
Last recorded30,232 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 EUA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 30,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 26,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 26,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 25,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,919 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 25,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 25,307 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,307 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2013 24,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,764 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,939 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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R848 EUA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R848 EUA, 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 R848 EUA registered?

R848 EUA is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R848 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 EUA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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