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YJ03 YLC

2003 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,656 mi
Last recorded26,656 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster12,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YLC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 26,656 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 26,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing Button stick on reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 25,909 miles

Drive belt guard missing

Front mudguard missing

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

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 21 May 2022 25,909 miles

Drive belt guard missing

Front mudguard missing

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

Nearside mirror missing

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,179 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 22,707 miles

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

Rear Brake light although illuminates correctly is not overally bright

Fail 19 May 2018 22,707 miles

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

Rear Brake light although illuminates correctly is not overally bright

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 20,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 16,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,136 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 134,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 13,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,850 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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YJ03 YLC is a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YJ03 YLC, 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 YJ03 YLC registered?

YJ03 YLC is a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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