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S477 RKJ

1998 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,170 mi
Last recorded10,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster14,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 RKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,170 miles

reartyre starting to perish on side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2009 10,170 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

reartyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,707 miles

drive belt rather tight

rear brake banjo corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,680 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 68,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,726 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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S477 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S477 RKJ, 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 S477 RKJ registered?

S477 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S477 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 RKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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