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R304 AYB

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,661 mi
Last recorded22,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 AYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 22,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 22,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,346 miles

Aftermarket silencers fitted, Baffled at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2020 22,274 miles

Aftermarket silencers fitted (baffled at time of test)

Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,899 miles

Aftermarket silencers (e'marked)

Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age

Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,653 miles

Aftermarket silencers fitted (E'marked)

Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age

Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,286 miles

Aftermarket silencers fitted (baffled at tie of test)

Front tyre perished on sidewall due to age

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,458 miles

Exhaust Not Stamped Or Excessively

Fail 18 Apr 2011 20,358 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust Not Stamped Or Excessively

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 17,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,232 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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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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