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S838 BBV

1999 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Brown Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Fxsts12,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 BBV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 26,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 25,078 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 25,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 25,065 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil Misting Under Engine

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

outer cover on clutch hose damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2016 21,878 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake lever (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

outer cover on clutch hose damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2015 20,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 16,563 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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S838 BBV is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Brown with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,904 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 Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S838 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S838 BBV registered?

S838 BBV is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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