1997 Harley-Davidson Fxds-C 1.3L Petrol · R717 CUB
1997 Harley-Davidson Fxds-C (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 15,962 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDS-C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R717 CUB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 15,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R717 CUB Mileage History
- 08/07/200610,433 mi
- 21/07/200710,614 mi+181 mi
- 26/07/200810,988 mi+374 mi
- 28/07/200912,059 mi+1,071 mi
- 29/07/201012,562 mi+503 mi
- 30/07/201113,112 mi+550 mi
- 23/07/201213,792 mi+680 mi
- 27/07/201314,040 mi+248 mi
- 26/07/201414,178 mi+138 mi
- 24/07/201514,313 mi+135 mi
- 13/08/201614,592 mi+279 mi
- 12/08/201714,963 mi+371 mi
- 08/08/201815,212 mi+249 mi
- 23/08/201915,355 mi+143 mi
- 21/08/202015,713 mi+358 mi
- 14/08/202115,840 mi+127 mi
- 26/08/202215,864 mi+24 mi
- 21/08/202315,910 mi+46 mi
- 30/04/202615,962 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R717 CUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Fxds-C (R717 CUB) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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