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R923 YNO

1997 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,780 mi
Last recorded3,780 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster14,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 YNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 3,780 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 3,769 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 3,376 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 2,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 2,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 2,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 648 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016

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)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 2 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,354 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,255 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R923 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 R923 YNO, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R923 YNO registered?

R923 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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