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S888 HOG

1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard21,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 50,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 50,479 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,336 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 48,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 47,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,769 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 46,364 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 46,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2013 42,853 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,804 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,804 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,965 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,705 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard?

Based on 2,652 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
714
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 9
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S888 HOG is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 21,398 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 Fxst Softail Standard fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S888 HOG registered?

S888 HOG is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for S888 HOG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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