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E191 VWU

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,766 mi
Last recorded8,766 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE191 VWU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 8,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 8,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 8,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 7,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 7,628 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 5,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 5,711 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 4,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 4,032 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,017 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 2,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 1,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 1,839 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 May 2005 1,787 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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E191 VWU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E191 VWU, 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 E191 VWU registered?

E191 VWU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E191 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E191 VWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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