Harley-Davidson Fxdwg

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

R85 EGKMOT history

R85 EGK is a red and silver petrol Harley-Davidson Fxdwg first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 14,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
14,108 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 EGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
Fxdwg
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,340 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 EGK was last recorded at 14,108 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,924 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,108 miles
  • 2025 – 13,924 miles
  • 2024 – 13,734 miles
  • 2023 – 13,594 miles
  • 2022 – 13,470 miles
  • 2021 – 13,398 miles
  • 2020 – 13,187 miles
  • 2017 – 13,167 miles
  • 2016 – 13,113 miles
  • 2015 – 13,052 miles
  • 2014 – 13,007 miles
  • 2013 – 12,896 miles
  • 2012 – 12,792 miles
  • 2011 – 12,650 miles
  • 2010 – 12,340 miles
  • 2009 – 12,267 miles
  • 2008 – 12,062 miles
  • 2007 – 11,937 miles
  • 2006 – 11,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,108 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive belt contaminated with oilRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront tyre perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,108 miles (+184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    14,108 miles
    Test number
    923566678048
    • AdvisoryDrive belt contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  2. Pass13,924 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    13,924 miles
    Test number
    471661243266
    • AdvisoryDrive belt contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail13,884 miles (+150)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,884 miles
    Test number
    601888960019
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too big (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned not central (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass13,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    13,734 miles
    Test number
    139523647017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake lamp slow to extinguish when front brake released

  5. Fail13,734 miles (+140)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,734 miles
    Test number
    287133577991
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake lamp slow to extinguish when front brake released

  6. Pass13,594 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    13,594 miles
    Test number
    682061812808
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Drive belt slightly touching/fouling frame.

  7. Pass13,470 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    13,470 miles
    Test number
    499629358591
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre showing early Signs Of Perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pedal Has Limited Reserve Travel
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Brake Fittings with light Corrosion.

  8. Pass13,398 miles (+211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    13,398 miles
    Test number
    623083130338
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass13,187 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    13,187 miles
    Test number
    549161755267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,167 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    13,167 miles
    Test number
    924477740949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,113 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    13,113 miles
    Test number
    514232665912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,052 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,052 miles
    Test number
    679467685190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,007 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,007 miles
    Test number
    569516754172
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  14. Pass12,896 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,896 miles
    Test number
    927520083169
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  15. Pass12,792 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,792 miles
    Test number
    667633772139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,650 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    397659961155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,340 miles
    Test number
    634767860139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,340 miles (+73)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,340 miles
    Test number
    144273460146
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass12,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,267 miles
    Test number
    723953049178
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  20. Fail12,267 miles (+205)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,267 miles
    Test number
    113853149160
    • FailureRegistration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  21. Pass12,062 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,062 miles
    Test number
    214788658133
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Pass11,937 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,937 miles
    Test number
    811176737180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,869 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,869 miles
    Test number
    250775646169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront tyre starting to perrish on side wall.

Questions about R85 EGK

Does R85 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 EGK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R85 EGK?
The MOT on R85 EGK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 EGK done?
R85 EGK was recorded at 14,108 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 111 miles a year.
Has R85 EGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 EGK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R85 EGK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R85 EGK find?
R85 EGK passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: drive belt contaminated with oil; front brake pipe slightly corroded; front tyre perishing, and 2 more.

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