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R761 GNO

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,453 mi
Last recorded9,453 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 GNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,453 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 9,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 8,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 8,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,413 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 8,184 miles

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

rear silencers are covered with tape

Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,184 miles

rear silencers are covered with tape

Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,923 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 7,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 5,327 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,952 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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R761 GNO is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Yellow with a 883cc 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 R761 GNO, 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 R761 GNO registered?

R761 GNO is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R761 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 GNO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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