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D125 DPG

1987 Harley Davidson Sportster

Cream Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

21,182 mi
Last recorded21,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster18,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 DPG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 21,182 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 21,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 21,020 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 21,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,637 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 20,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,380 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 20,201 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,784 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,912 miles

light cracks in tyre no ply or cord visable (advisory)

Fail 10 May 2012 18,912 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

light cracks in tyre no ply or cord visable (advisory)

Pass 13 May 2011 18,545 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

light cracking between treads in front tyre no cord exposed ( ADVISORY ONLY)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,081 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre has small perishing cracks in side walls no cord visable keep a regular check on it's condition ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,879 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 17,733 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

speedo cable not fitted correctly wrong ferrule threaded nut therefore not working recording speed and mileage advise replacement fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,906 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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D125 DPG is a 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster in Cream with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,254 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 D125 DPG, 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 39 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D125 DPG is a 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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