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S852 KUB

1998 Harley Davidson Flhr

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,050 mi
Last recorded19,050 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr20,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 KUB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 19,050 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,889 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Fail 4 Mar 2025 18,889 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 18,224 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 18,224 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,906 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 17,795 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,441 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,742 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,088 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 15,088 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,330 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,834 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 9,313 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 6,512 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 6,512 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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S852 KUB is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 20,687 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S852 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S852 KUB is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S852 KUB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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