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YN05 PKO

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,560 mi
Last recorded8,560 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 PKO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 8,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 8,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 7,671 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 7,671 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 7,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 6,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 6,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 5,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 5,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 5,887 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 4,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 4,028 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,628 miles

Nearside side cover missing.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,445 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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YN05 PKO is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YN05 PKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 PKO registered?

YN05 PKO is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 PKO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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