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R337 YVP

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,199 mi
Last recorded18,199 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 YVP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 18,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 18,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 17,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 17,737 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,785 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 13,758 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,936 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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R337 YVP is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R337 YVP, 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 R337 YVP registered?

R337 YVP is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R337 YVP safe to buy?

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