Harley Davidson Sportster

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,200 cc

R793 TYBMOT history

R793 TYB is a black petrol Harley Davidson Sportster first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
21,476 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R793 TYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley Davidson
Model
Sportster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R793 TYB was last recorded at 21,476 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2008: 8,594 miles, lower than 15,638 miles on 21 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,440 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 21,476 miles
  • 2023 – 21,440 miles
  • 2022 – 21,318 miles
  • 2021 – 20,803 miles
  • 2019 – 10,349 miles
  • 2018 – 20,244 miles
  • 2017 – 19,961 miles
  • 2016 – 19,838 miles
  • 2015 – 19,660 miles
  • 2014 – 19,302 miles
  • 2013 – 18,809 miles
  • 2012 – 18,192 miles
  • 2011 – 17,622 miles
  • 2010 – 17,334 miles
  • 2009 – 16,730 miles
  • 2008 – 8,594 miles
  • 2007 – 15,638 miles
  • 2006 – 15,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,476 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    607508723606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,440 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    487338422719
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass21,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    559916727777
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail21,318 miles (+515)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    726849135618
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass20,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,803 miles
    Test number
    321282936660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    250222572964
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass10,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,349 miles
    Test number
    229148134505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,438 miles (+194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    728323237191
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass20,244 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,244 miles
    Test number
    704826251555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,216 miles (+255)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,216 miles
    Test number
    830585177286
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

  11. Pass19,961 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    106979624329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,838 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,838 miles
    Test number
    889454190389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,660 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    798962065136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,302 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,302 miles
    Test number
    386417534117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,809 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,809 miles
    Test number
    626982543100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,192 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    218854042185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,622 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,622 miles
    Test number
    186291511192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,334 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    203787910401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,730 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    263022319129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,594 miles (-7,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,594 miles
    Test number
    242386008434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    263461217145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,638 miles (+409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    521401117134
    • FailureRear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  23. Pass15,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,229 miles
    Test number
    431918796059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R793 TYB

Does R793 TYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R793 TYB expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R793 TYB?
The MOT on R793 TYB expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R793 TYB done?
R793 TYB was recorded at 21,476 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 342 miles a year.
Has R793 TYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R793 TYB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R793 TYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R793 TYB find?
R793 TYB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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