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S981 RRT

1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,667 mi
Last recorded24,667 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg20,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 RRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdwg
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 24,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 24,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected locking device missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,991 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

noisy exhaust type fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,633 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 15,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,512 miles

bolt missing from primary drive cover

Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,498 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

bolt missing from primary drive cover

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,619 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 14,619 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Sep 2009 14,102 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

vehicle has spikes fitted to the ends of front wheel spindle, will be dangerous if involved in an accident with a pedestrian.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,422 miles

exhaust custom type

rear/n/plate custom

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,184 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdwg?

Based on 10,572 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
593
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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S981 RRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 20,905 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 Fxdwg fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S981 RRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S981 RRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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