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D603 BGX

1987 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,713 mi
Last recorded26,713 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster18,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD603 BGX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 26,713 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 26,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,742 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 25,466 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 25,466 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,588 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 23,588 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

indicators not fitted at time of test only used during daylight hours

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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D603 BGX is a 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D603 BGX, 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 39 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 D603 BGX registered?

D603 BGX is a 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D603 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D603 BGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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