Harley-Davidson Soft Tail

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,340 cc

K8 FATMOT history

K8 FAT is a silver and black petrol Harley-Davidson Soft Tail first used on 28 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 19,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
19,123 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
Soft Tail
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FAT was last recorded at 19,123 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2009: 2,536 miles, lower than 15,623 miles on 19 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,103 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,123 miles
  • 2025 – 19,025 miles
  • 2023 – 18,931 miles
  • 2022 – 18,876 miles
  • 2021 – 18,780 miles
  • 2020 – 18,694 miles
  • 2019 – 18,589 miles
  • 2018 – 18,542 miles
  • 2016 – 18,273 miles
  • 2015 – 18,039 miles
  • 2009 – 2,536 miles
  • 2007 – 15,623 miles
  • 2006 – 12,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,123 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,123 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    19,123 miles
    Test number
    586900910095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail19,103 miles (+78)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,103 miles
    Test number
    456990942301
    • MajorDrive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass19,025 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    19,025 miles
    Test number
    488440858498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,931 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,931 miles
    Test number
    472382774608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,876 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,876 miles
    Test number
    686617533746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,780 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    132276156836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,694 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,694 miles
    Test number
    721491441337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,589 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    905783200992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,542 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    647890219538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,273 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    863314161571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,039 miles
    Test number
    545449195071
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Fail18,039 miles (+15,503)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,039 miles
    Test number
    706759895080
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass2,536 miles (-13,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    2,536 miles
    Test number
    443641619154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,623 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    393690307273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,216 miles
    Test number
    942944656148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 FAT

Does K8 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 FAT?
The MOT on K8 FAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FAT done?
K8 FAT was recorded at 19,123 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 342 miles a year.
Has K8 FAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FAT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 FAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 FAT find?
K8 FAT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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