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V215 VKE

2000 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,119 mi
Last recorded11,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster13,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 VKE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 11,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 10,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 10,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced pattern deteriated (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake pedal slow to return

Pass 12 Apr 2021 10,649 miles

Front Front tyre cracking/perishing.

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 10,649 miles

Front Front tyre cracking/perishing.

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Beam deflector fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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V215 VKE is a 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 V215 VKE, 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 26 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V215 VKE registered?

V215 VKE is a 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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