MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
sidestand slightly loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Front tyre slightly perished
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
some corrosion on both fork stanchions.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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S339 BSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S339 BSC, 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 S339 BSC registered?
S339 BSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S339 BSC safe to buy?
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