1997 Harley-Davidson Sporster 1.2L Petrol · R486 ADX
1997 Harley-Davidson Sporster (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 24,868 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1200cc
R486 ADX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 24,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R486 ADX Mileage History
- 23/04/202224,450 mi
- 20/07/202324,686 mi+236 mi
- 09/08/202424,859 mi+173 mi
- 13/07/202624,868 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R486 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Sporster (R486 ADX) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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