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J585 YYG

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,063 mi
Last recorded33,063 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 YYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 33,063 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 33,059 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,252 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,794 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,815 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,525 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was J585 YYG registered?

J585 YYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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