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S704 ONL

1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,686 mi
Last recorded30,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard21,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 ONL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,686 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2024 30,321 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,996 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 29,988 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 29,951 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm slightly loose Slight play in rear suspension bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,876 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,795 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,657 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,804 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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S704 ONL is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 21,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S704 ONL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S704 ONL registered?

S704 ONL is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S704 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 ONL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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