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E140 NHW

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 NHW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008
Fail 27 Oct 2008

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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E140 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,683 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 E140 NHW, 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 38 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 E140 NHW registered?

E140 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E140 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E140 NHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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