1987 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLR1.3L Petrol

The 1987 Harley-Davidson FXLR presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The November 2025 test at 54,492 miles passed cleanly, continuing an unbroken pass trend since July 2021. The maintenance history shows no worsening or recurring advisory issues, indicating consistent compliance with test standards over the past four years. Recorded mileage sits at 54,492 against an approximate 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 1,397 miles annually. The bike accumulated only 1,879 miles between the July 2021 test at 50,613 miles and the November 2025 test at 54,492 miles. Annual increments stayed low and uniform: 1,199 miles from 2022 to 2023, 1,493 from 2023 to 2024, and 1,303 from 2024 to 2025. Such limited use implies long standing periods rather than active wear, though the sparse five-entry record leaves earlier decades unverified. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the frame and mounting points, as MOT pass outcomes do not detail subsurface rust on a 39-year-old machine. Suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for degradation from intermittent use and moisture ingress during storage. The clean advisory sheet means no binding calipers, worn discs, or exhaust emission failures were flagged. Previous owners appear to have kept basic statutory testing current without neglect, but low mileage demands a physical assessment of tyre sidewall cracking, fluid condition, and drivetrain slack before purchase.