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R961 YKJ

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 YKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 31,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 31,873 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 31,873 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 31,873 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel spindle split pin m,issing (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,365 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust markings taped over

front brake hose has compression style connector to original brake line

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 7,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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R961 YKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R961 YKJ, 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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R961 YKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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