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R981 NAB

1997 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Fxsts14,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 NAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 50,705 miles

Central Front Inner Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,698 miles

Drive belt catching rear tyre.

Horn only just meets requirements.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,469 miles

Rear Correct number plate fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,939 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,362 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 28,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,673 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,820 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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R981 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R981 NAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R981 NAB registered?

R981 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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