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V727 DYB

1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard21,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 DYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 68,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 68,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 68,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,321 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,321 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,566 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,649 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,649 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,384 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,502 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 385,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,082 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,233 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 19,233 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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V727 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V727 DYB, 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 V727 DYB registered?

V727 DYB is a 1999 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V727 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V727 DYB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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