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S522 RYB

1999 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Silver Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,777 mi
Last recorded24,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdl21,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 RYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,330 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 22,385 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose engine mounting bolts missing & insecure. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing spindle, pinch bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 22,356 miles

slight movement in rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,831 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 21,289 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 May 2016 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 21,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 20,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,509 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,406 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,999 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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S522 RYB is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Silver with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 21,427 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S522 RYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S522 RYB registered?

S522 RYB is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S522 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 RYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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