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R974 NAB

1997 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,076 mi
Last recorded55,076 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr24,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 NAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,039 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm and parts of rear frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Left side of additional brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,026 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at connection to rear caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 53,013 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pad backing touching disc (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at connection to rear caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 50,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,810 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 19,841 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,677 miles

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

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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R974 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R974 NAB, 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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R974 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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