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Y649 VNO

2001 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,831 mi
Last recorded10,831 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster10,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 VNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 10,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 10,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 10,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 10,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,168 miles

Exhaust noisier than standard

Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 10,001 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 9,873 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,157 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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Y649 VNO is a 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,786 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 Y649 VNO, 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 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y649 VNO registered?

Y649 VNO is a 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is Y649 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y649 VNO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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