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GN53 ZGO

2004 Harley Davidson Sportster

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,807 mi
Last recorded34,807 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster12,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ZGO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 32,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 32,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,922 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 17,858 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,278 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 14,278 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 11,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 8,207 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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GN53 ZGO is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 12,331 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 GN53 ZGO, 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 22 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN53 ZGO registered?

GN53 ZGO is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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