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P916 BUG

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,940 mi
Last recorded34,940 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 BUG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 34,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 33,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 33,840 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,849 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,763 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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P916 BUG is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P916 BUG, 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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What year was P916 BUG registered?

P916 BUG is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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