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VTA 271

2001 Harley Davidson Fxd

Blue Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,098 mi
Last recorded7,098 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Fxd13,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 271
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxd
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 7,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 7,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 6,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 6,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 5,011 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

non standard exhausts

Fail 17 Apr 2021 4,970 miles

Fuel cap ineffective seal decade (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bobins worn through caliper not in correct position (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

non standard exhausts

Pass 5 Jul 2019
Pass 28 Mar 2018 1,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 1,704 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 1,536 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 1,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 1,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2011 1,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxd?

Based on 11,459 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
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VTA 271 is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxd in Blue with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Fxd models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 13,832 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 Fxd fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTA 271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxd typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VTA 271 is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxd, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is VTA 271 safe to buy?

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