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J941 YYG

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,745 mi
Last recorded49,745 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ941 YYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,745 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 49,745 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light foot pedal (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,108 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,411 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 43,407 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 28,958 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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J941 YYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J941 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 J941 YYG registered?

J941 YYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J941 YYG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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