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X685 LRT

2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Blue Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard17,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 LRT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 20,405 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 20,356 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 19,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 17,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,473 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,164 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 15,164 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,800 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 13,800 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,385 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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X685 LRT is a 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Blue with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 17,231 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 X685 LRT, 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 25 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 X685 LRT registered?

X685 LRT is a 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X685 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X685 LRT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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