MOT Status
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10,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
lights covered
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
both tyreshave perished sidewalls
both tyreshave perished sidewalls
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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.
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P281 ETV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 P281 ETV, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P281 ETV?
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What year was P281 ETV registered?
P281 ETV is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 April 1997.
Is P281 ETV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 ETV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P281 ETV have outstanding finance?
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