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R965 YKJ

1997 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd20,679 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 YKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019
Pass 2 Jul 2018 6,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016
Fail 20 Jun 2016

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 5,804 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 5,753 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 5,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R965 YKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R965 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 R965 YKJ registered?

R965 YKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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