1997 Harley Davidson Flstc 1.3L Petrol · P263 ETV

The 1997 Harley Davidson FLSTC shows a sound roadworthiness status following its latest MOT test on 10 September 2024 at 24,939 miles, where the examiner issued a pass with no defects recorded. Across the supplied history the maintenance trend stays stable, with every presented test resulting in a clean pass and zero advisories. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the data. Mileage progression reflects extremely light use for a machine of this age. The record opens at 18,795 miles on 12 May 2009 and climbs to 19,571 miles by 12 June 2010, a modest 776-mile gain. A six-year gap then precedes the 23 June 2016 test at 22,250 miles. The owner added just 1,118 miles before the 2 June 2018 examination at 23,368 miles, then another 1,571 miles to the 2024 test. Such sparse testing and low annual averages point to sporadic riding and probable long storage periods between inspections. Previous custodians clearly met statutory testing obligations, yet the fragmented schedule implies maintenance was minimal rather than proactive. A buyer should not treat the absence of MOT faults as a full mechanical bill of health. Structural integrity demands hands-on checks for corrosion on the frame and suspension mounts, as twenty-nine years of age invite rust even when mileage stays low. Examine the suspension bushes and fork seals for degradation from standing, and rotate the wheels to assess brake discs for pitting or binding calipers that a static test might miss. Verify tyre rubber condition and exhaust emissions during a warm-up run. The clean record provides a solid baseline, but only physical inspection confirms whether time-related wear has been arrested.