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SR53 NGN

2004 Harley Davidson Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,692 mi
Last recorded16,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster12,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 16,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 15,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 13,584 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight waiver from front brake apparent during RBT test

Pass 12 Mar 2022 13,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 12,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip loose

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 11,166 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 10,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 9,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,194 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 6,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 6,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 4,219 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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SR53 NGN is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SR53 NGN, 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 SR53 NGN registered?

SR53 NGN is a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SR53 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 NGN 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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