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Y708 FYB

2001 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,550 mi
Last recorded20,550 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster10,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 FYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 20,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 19,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 19,166 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 18,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre becoming perished on side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,423 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,892 miles

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

rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 9 Nov 2007 10,892 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre pressure appears to be low

tool bag may foul on mudgaurd on full suspension travel.

Fail 19 Dec 2006 9,124 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Dec 2005 8,133 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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Y708 FYB is a 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y708 FYB, 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 Y708 FYB registered?

Y708 FYB is a 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y708 FYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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