Harley Davidson FXD

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,450 cc

VTA 271MOT history

VTA 271 is a blue petrol Harley Davidson FXD first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
138 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VTA 271
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Harley Davidson
Model
FXD
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,450 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VTA 271 was last recorded at 138 miles on 9 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2008: 7 miles, lower than 11,778 miles on 13 Jun 2006.
  • 9 May 2026: 138 miles, lower than 7,098 miles on 20 Jul 2024.

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
7,098 miles · 20 Jul 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138 miles
  • 2024 – 7,098 miles
  • 2023 – 6,193 miles
  • 2021 – 5,011 miles
  • 2018 – 1,704 miles
  • 2016 – 1,541 miles
  • 2013 – 1,474 miles
  • 2012 – 1,279 miles
  • 2011 – 1,131 miles
  • 2010 – 852 miles
  • 2008 – 7 miles
  • 2006 – 11,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Non standard exhausts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138 miles (-6,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    138 miles
    Test number
    512765378352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    7,098 miles
    Test number
    608795772162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail7,098 miles (+905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,098 miles
    Test number
    825831723157
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass6,193 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    6,193 miles
    Test number
    556508079647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail6,178 miles (+1,167)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,178 miles
    Test number
    272344207517
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass5,011 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    5,011 miles
    Test number
    311040029417
    • MinorRear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhausts

  7. Fail4,970 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,970 miles
    Test number
    700517637705
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bobins worn through caliper not in correct position (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap ineffective seal decade (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon standard exhausts

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261468746480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass1,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    1,704 miles
    Test number
    291503024868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail1,704 miles (+163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,704 miles
    Test number
    681776929021
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  11. Pass1,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    1,541 miles
    Test number
    193439951161
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Fail1,536 miles (+62)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,536 miles
    Test number
    995146301459
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  13. Pass1,474 miles (+195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    1,474 miles
    Test number
    566499473199
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  14. Pass1,279 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    1,279 miles
    Test number
    158004142157
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  15. Pass1,131 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    1,131 miles
    Test number
    959035121128
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Pass852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    852 miles
    Test number
    273474280096
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    482681729144
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    251327219136
    • FailureSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

  19. Pass7 miles (-11,771)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    463772698079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,778 miles
    Test number
    590254766163
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Questions about VTA 271

What vehicle is registration VTA 271 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VTA 271 on a blue petrol Harley Davidson FXD first used on 16 May 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VTA 271 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VTA 271 is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VTA 271?
The MOT on VTA 271 is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VTA 271 done?
VTA 271 was recorded at 138 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026.
Has VTA 271 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VTA 271 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on VTA 271 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VTA 271 find?
VTA 271 passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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