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B7 LYC

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,174 mi
Last recorded23,174 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 23,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 23,019 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,491 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,317 miles

chain o rings split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,994 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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B7 LYC is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 LYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 LYC registered?

B7 LYC is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B7 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 LYC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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