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S542 JAH

1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,869 mi
Last recorded55,869 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg21,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 JAH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdwg
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 55,869 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

drive belt cover missing

Fail 16 May 2025 55,869 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

drive belt cover missing

Pass 15 May 2024 55,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 54,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,714 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,714 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdwg?

Based on 10,572 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
593
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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S542 JAH is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 21,485 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 Fxdwg fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S542 JAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S542 JAH registered?

S542 JAH is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S542 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 JAH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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