Harley Davidson Fxdwg (1998)
1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Harley-Davidson FXDWG has an 81% first-time pass rate, marginally ahead of the UK average at 80%, and only 9.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the threshold that would worry buyers. This is a genuinely reliable machine by MOT standards, with no concerning pass rate red flags.
At nearly 20,000 miles on average, these bikes are moderately used for their age, and the 1.05 average failures per test suggest owners are maintaining them reasonably well between inspections. The 4.0 advisories per vehicle is the real story: these are aging Harleys with typical wear items flagged regularly, so expect to budget for consumables like tyres, brake pads, and exhaust work on any used example you consider.
What to check before buying a 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 106 | 81.1% | 1.05 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg vehicles fall between 9,576 and 24,995 miles.
1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Harley Davidson Fxdwg
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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98.1%
Exhaust noisy
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44.2%
Exhaust noisy
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26%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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21.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.2%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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12.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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