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S713 JTF

1998 Harley Davidson Fxd

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,156 mi
Last recorded18,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd18,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 JTF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 18,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 18,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 17,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 16,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 16,432 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,867 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,208 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

no front brake light

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,767 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,733 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

front tyre very perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,534 miles

re no. plate letter sizes look a bit smaller than normal unable to measure.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 8,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre perished in side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2010 8,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre perished in side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 7,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,502 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 3,332 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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S713 JTF is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,033 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S713 JTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S713 JTF is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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