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S339 BSC

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,413 mi
Last recorded18,413 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 BSC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 18,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,345 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 17,093 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 17,093 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 16,908 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

some corrosion on both fork stanchions.

Pass 17 May 2017 16,642 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 16,011 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2014 15,522 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 15,514 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2013 14,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,576 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 14,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,180 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 13,180 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,565 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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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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S339 BSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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