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OY53 SYJ

2003 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster12,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SYJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 35,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 34,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 33,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 31,844 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 30,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 27,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 22,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 21,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,656 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2015 17,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,621 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,442 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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OY53 SYJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,520 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 OY53 SYJ, 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 23 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY53 SYJ registered?

OY53 SYJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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