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S85 EGJ

1998 Harley Davidson Flsts

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,648 mi
Last recorded15,648 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts16,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 EGJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlsts
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 15,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 14,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 11,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 10,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 8,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 6,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 6,913 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 4,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 3,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 2,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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S85 EGJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S85 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.

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What year was S85 EGJ registered?

S85 EGJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Flsts, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S85 EGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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