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S83 EGJ

1998 Harley Davidson Flsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,952 mi
Last recorded18,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts16,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 EGJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 17,883 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 17,429 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,196 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 14,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,311 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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S83 EGJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S83 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S83 EGJ registered?

S83 EGJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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