1997 Harley-Davidson FXD 1.3L Petrol · P287 ETV
1997 Harley-Davidson FXD (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 105,578 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXD
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P287 ETV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 105,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P287 ETV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Fxd (P287 ETV) between June 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)”; “Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)”.
P287 ETV Mileage History
- 13/06/200645,003 mi
- 06/09/200754,190 mi+9,187 mi
- 06/10/200860,814 mi+6,624 mi
- 09/10/200860,854 mi+40 mi
- 04/03/201064,960 mi+4,106 mi
- 15/03/201170,068 mi+5,108 mi
- 09/03/201275,393 mi+5,325 mi
- 22/04/201378,514 mi+3,121 mi
- 02/04/20158,083 mi-70,431 mi
- 22/04/201683,365 mi+75,282 mi
- 28/04/201788,537 mi+5,172 mi
- 01/05/201890,330 mi+1,793 mi
- 31/05/201994,355 mi+4,025 mi
- 01/04/202198,424 mi+4,069 mi
- 11/03/2022101,422 mi+2,998 mi
- 11/09/2023103,976 mi+2,554 mi
- 09/09/2024104,880 mi+904 mi
- 25/09/2025105,578 mi+698 mi
Average of roughly 3,141 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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