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YJ05 ZSN

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,622 mi
Last recorded39,622 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZSN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre showing age related cracks on the side walls

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 39,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,210 miles

Front tyre starting to age crack

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre starting to age crack

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 37,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 3,236 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 3,232 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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YJ05 ZSN is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 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 YJ05 ZSN, 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 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ05 ZSN registered?

YJ05 ZSN is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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