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J563 CYA

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,859 mi
Last recorded12,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ563 CYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 12,859 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 12,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,596 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 12,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 11,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 10,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 8,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 8,176 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 8,175 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,723 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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J563 CYA is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,880 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 J563 CYA, 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 35 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 J563 CYA registered?

J563 CYA is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 4 September 1991.

Is J563 CYA safe to buy?

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