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Y97 DGK

2001 Harley Davidson Fxdwg

Turquoise Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,839 mi
Last recorded23,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdwg17,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 DGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdwg
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 23,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 23,642 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 22,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 22,347 miles

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Brake excessive travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Horn weak

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passengers Back Rest Insecure bolts missing

Rear Rear Fender Insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,472 miles

Front brake light slow to extinguish

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 17,438 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Not returning in right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake light slow to extinguish

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,701 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 13,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.2mm and perishing (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 10,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,796 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 5,763 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,394 miles

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

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,153 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdwg?

Based on 10,572 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
593
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 45
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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Y97 DGK is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdwg in Turquoise with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdwg models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 17,502 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 Fxdwg fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y97 DGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y97 DGK is a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdwg, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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