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S552 JAR

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Purple Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 JAR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025
Fail 19 May 2025

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2016
Fail 20 May 2015 42,608 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Rear tyre close to limit in places and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2015 42,608 miles

Rear tyre close to limit in places and slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2014
Pass 29 May 2013
Pass 27 Jun 2012 5 miles

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

luggage rack insecure.[prs]

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,525 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 8,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,796 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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S552 JAR is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Purple with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S552 JAR, 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 S552 JAR registered?

S552 JAR is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S552 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 JAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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