MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?
Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R961 YKJ registered?
R961 YKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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