MOT Status
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60 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
DAYTIME MOT No lights fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
n/side grip loose on handlebars .
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G5 VRN is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 G5 VRN, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of G5 VRN?
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What year was G5 VRN registered?
G5 VRN is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is G5 VRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for G5 VRN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G5 VRN have outstanding finance?
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