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T581 SYA

1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,037 mi
Last recorded25,037 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard21,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 SYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 25,037 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 24,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 24,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working FRONT AND REAR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,618 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 24,465 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,587 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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T581 SYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T581 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T581 SYA?

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What year was T581 SYA registered?

T581 SYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T581 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T581 SYA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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