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Y878 PHL

2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,518 mi
Last recorded3,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl16,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 PHL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 3,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 3,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 2,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 2,032 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 2,032 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 1,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 6,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 45,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 8,792 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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Y878 PHL is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 16,736 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y878 PHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y878 PHL registered?

Y878 PHL is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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