MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre side walls showing signs of perishing
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre side walls showing signs of perishing
Aftermarket silencers fitted, Baffled at time of test
Aftermarket silencers fitted (baffled at time of test)
Aftermarket silencers (e'marked)
Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age
Aftermarket silencers fitted (E'marked)
Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age
Aftermarket silencers fitted (baffled at tie of test)
Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age
Exhaust Not Stamped Or Excessively
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Exhaust Not Stamped Or Excessively
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
front tyre peished slightly
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R304 AYB is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,447 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 R304 AYB, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R304 AYB registered?
R304 AYB is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R304 AYB safe to buy?
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