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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC2017 · 1.7L PETROL

1 RCP

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 8,754 miles recorded, this BLACK 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC runs on PETROL with a 1690cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 20/05/2026
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
1690cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 May 2025 at 8,754 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the motorcycle meets all legal requirements for road use. While a failure occurred in mid-May 2024, the subsequent retest just six days later showed a clean pass, suggesting the owner was proactive in addressing any identified faults immediately. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 973 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2023, the bike covered only 310 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary or seasonal use. The jump of 876 miles recorded between February 2023 and May 2024 represents a brief period of higher usage compared to previous years. This pattern of low mileage generally limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can introduce specific risks related to fluid degradation and tyre flat spotting from sitting. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage storage. Check the brake lines for hairline cracking and the rubber seals for perished condition, as these degrade over time regardless of distance travelled. Given the low usage, inspect the tyres for age-related hardening rather than just tread depth, as the rubber may lose its grip. Additionally, verify the frame for signs of surface corrosion or rust, as long-term storage can sometimes lead to moisture accumulation in hidden areas of the chassis.

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48
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 25, 2026, 02:47 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 May 2025 at 8,754 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the motorcycle meets all legal requirements for road use. While a failure occurred in mid-May 2024, the subsequent retest just six days later showed a clean pass, suggesting the owner was proactive in addressing any identified faults immediately. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 973 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2023, the bike covered only 310 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary or seasonal use. The jump of 876 miles recorded between February 2023 and May 2024 represents a brief period of higher usage compared to previous years. This pattern of low mileage generally limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can introduce specific risks related to fluid degradation and tyre flat spotting from sitting. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage storage. Check the brake lines for hairline cracking and the rubber seals for perished condition, as these degrade over time regardless of distance travelled. Given the low usage, inspect the tyres for age-related hardening rather than just tread depth, as the rubber may lose its grip. Additionally, verify the frame for signs of surface corrosion or rust, as long-term storage can sometimes lead to moisture accumulation in hidden areas of the chassis.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtc (1 RCP), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2022 to May 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.

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