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Harley Davidson Sportster MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Harley Davidson Sportster. Check any Sportster by registration number below.

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94.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Harley Davidson Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Harley Davidson Sportster — MOT Reliability Overview

The Harley Davidson Sportster has an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Harley Davidson brand average of 94.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sportster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Harley Davidson Sportster, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Harley Davidson Sportster performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 400 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Harley Davidson average: 94.6%
Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

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95.5% pass rate

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96.1% pass rate

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86.7% pass rate

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97.6% pass rate

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98.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Harley Davidson Sportster

Harley Davidson Sportster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Harley Davidson Sportster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Harley Davidson Sportster?
The average MOT pass rate for the Harley Davidson Sportster is 94.0% compared to the Harley Davidson average of 94.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Harley Davidson Sportster reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.0%, the Harley Davidson Sportster is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Typical mileage for the Harley Davidson Sportster: 17,441 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sportster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Harley Davidson Sportster's MOT History

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