2021 Harley-davidson Sportster — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age
5 years
Current Age
91.3%
Latest Pass Rate
80
Total Tests (All Years)
3,264 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 3
This car: 91.3%
Average: 83.7%
✅ 7.6% above average (25474 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
91.3%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 80Avg Mileage 3,264Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 8.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2021 Harley-davidson Sportster, with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
8.8%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
3.8%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres
3.8%
— Consistent
Identification of the vehicle
1.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
1.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 8.8% (3 yrs) | 8.8% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.8% (3 yrs) | 3.8% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle tyres | 3.8% (3 yrs) | 3.8% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% (3 yrs) | 1.3% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.3% (3 yrs) | 1.3% (3 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Harley-davidson Sportster cars manufactured in 2021 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 80 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.