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S597 YEV

1998 Harley Davidson Flsts

Maroon Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts16,480 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 YEV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020
Pass 11 May 2019
Pass 7 Apr 2018

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Both shocks (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2018

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Both shocks (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2017

Throttle and Idle cables need to be changed.

Pass 11 Apr 2016
Pass 9 Apr 2015
Pass 7 Apr 2014 2,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013

Additional spot lamps not working

Handlebars are bent

Fail 3 Apr 2013

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2011
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 4,505 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flsts?

Based on 3,549 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 12
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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S597 YEV is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts in Maroon with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 16,480 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 Flsts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S597 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flsts typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Flsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S597 YEV is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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