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C279 NGK

1986 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,733 mi
Last recorded15,733 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster13,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC279 NGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,216 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 13,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 13,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 13,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 13,299 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 13,269 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,104 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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C279 NGK is a 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 13,928 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 C279 NGK, 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 40 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C279 NGK registered?

C279 NGK is a 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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