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R375 HGP

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,765 mi
Last recorded22,765 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 HGP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 22,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 22,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 22,626 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 22,292 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch cable is trapped by lockstop on full left turn. (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,435 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 20,347 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,275 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 18,692 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,600 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,549 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 18,549 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,393 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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R375 HGP is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R375 HGP, 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 R375 HGP registered?

R375 HGP is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R375 HGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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