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S489 RKJ

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,432 mi
Last recorded24,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 RKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 24,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 24,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 27,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 27,943 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,898 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to show signs of age

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,710 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 19,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,162 miles

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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S489 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 20,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S489 RKJ, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S489 RKJ registered?

S489 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S489 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 RKJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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