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EJ02 RCX

2002 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,260 mi
Last recorded40,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster12,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 RCX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 40,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 39,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 38,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 37,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 36,944 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 36,573 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,075 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,825 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 35,105 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 2,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,752 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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EJ02 RCX is a 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 12,798 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 EJ02 RCX, 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 24 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ02 RCX registered?

EJ02 RCX is a 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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