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V953 MGC

1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg

Purple Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg21,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 MGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdwg
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,641 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,615 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,780 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,063 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,220 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,187 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at metal areas (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion copper seal under base bolt (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated at metal areas (3.2.B3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 21,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,030 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,527 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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V953 MGC is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg in Purple with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 21,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V953 MGC, 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 27 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdwg is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V953 MGC is a 1999 Harley Davidson Fxdwg, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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