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LO53 PKC

2004 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,111 mi
Last recorded10,111 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster12,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 PKC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 10,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 9,729 miles

Fuel Tank or Tap leaking but not excessively.

Throttle Cable Sticks but not excessively.

Fail 6 Jul 2023 9,723 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Tank or Tap leaking but not excessively.

Throttle Cable Sticks but not excessively.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 9,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 9,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 9,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 8,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,570 miles

no front mudguard fitted, may be a legal requirement?

Pass 26 May 2016 2,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 2,097 miles

Direction indicator missing All 4 indicators missing. (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 1 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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LO53 PKC is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 12,331 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 LO53 PKC, 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 22 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO53 PKC registered?

LO53 PKC is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LO53 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO53 PKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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