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J457 SLJ

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,702 mi
Last recorded9,702 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 SLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 9,702 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2024 9,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 9,284 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 9,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 9,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 8,758 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 8,750 miles

Central Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 6,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 4,293 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 3,373 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 2,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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J457 SLJ is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J457 SLJ, 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 34 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J457 SLJ registered?

J457 SLJ is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J457 SLJ safe to buy?

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