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X474 KAU

2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy21,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 KAU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 27,125 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 27,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 25,642 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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X474 KAU is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 21,197 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 Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X474 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X474 KAU registered?

X474 KAU is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X474 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X474 KAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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