1995 Harley-Davidson Flstc 1.3L Petrol · M623 VGS

This 1995 FLSTC currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 14 April 2026 at 36,005 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor advisories rather than escalating mechanical defects. The most recent failure was for an ineffective rear wheel spindle locking device, a mechanical security item that was rectified before the pass. A persistent advisory for an exhaust system emitting excessive noise has appeared in three of the last four tests, indicating a long-standing exhaust fault that has not worsened to a failure point. Tyre wear advisories have been intermittent, appearing in 2021 and 2023 but absent from the 2026 test, suggesting recent replacement or lower use. The recorded mileage of 36,005 miles over approximately 31 years equates to roughly 1,161 miles per year, which is exceptionally low. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap between the January 2021 test at 35,430 miles and the April 2022 test at 34,863 miles, a decrease of 567 miles that may reflect a data recording anomaly, a replacement speedometer, or a period of disuse followed by a reset. Between April 2022 and June 2023, the motorcycle covered 1,015 miles in 14 months, and from June 2023 to April 2026, it added only 127 miles over nearly three years. This pattern points to very light recent use or prolonged storage, which carries its own risks despite the low mileage. A buyer should inspect the rear wheel spindle and its locking mechanism carefully, as the 2026 failure indicates a mechanical security defect that, while repaired, warrants verification of the spindle threads, cotter pin or locking tab condition, and proper torque. The exhaust system requires close examination for corrosion, splits, or failed baffles consistent with the repeated noisy exhaust advisory. Given the extended periods of low use, the condition of the fuel system, including tank varnish, carburettor jets, and fuel hoses, should be assessed. Tyre date codes are critical on a machine of this age, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. The front and rear suspension, steering head bearings, and swingarm pivot should be checked for stiffness or play that may result from infrequent use rather than high mileage wear.