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R980 LSF

1998 Harley Davidson Flstf

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,007 mi
Last recorded17,007 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf14,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 LSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlstf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 17,007 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 16,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 16,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 15,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 14,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 13,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 11,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 11,386 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 9,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 8,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 8,248 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,167 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flstf?

Based on 29,205 MOT tests across 2,719 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 99
reflector on motorcycle missing 79
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 78
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R980 LSF is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 14,869 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 Flstf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R980 LSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flstf typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flstf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R980 LSF registered?

R980 LSF is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flstf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R980 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 LSF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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