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Y478 YBK

2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard

Blue Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,648 mi
Last recorded22,648 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard17,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 YBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxst Softail Standard
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 22,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 22,614 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN & PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,146 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 13,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 7,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,450 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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Y478 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard in Blue with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y478 YBK, 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 Y478 YBK registered?

Y478 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson Fxst Softail Standard, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y478 YBK safe to buy?

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