MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
lights masked at time of test
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake light not working when front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J585 YYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 J585 YYG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J585 YYG?
You can check the full history of J585 YYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J585 YYG registered?
J585 YYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J585 YYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J585 YYG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J585 YYG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J585 YYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.