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YU05 VXY

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,983 mi
Last recorded14,983 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VXY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 13,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 9,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 9,556 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording both syilencer marked not for road use (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,597 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 7,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording x 2 cylencers (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 6,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 5,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 3,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 2,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 2,866 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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YU05 VXY is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YU05 VXY, 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 YU05 VXY registered?

YU05 VXY is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YU05 VXY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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