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E265 NRE

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Multi-colour Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,894 mi
Last recorded2,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE265 NRE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 2,894 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 2,894 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 2,571 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 1,954 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 1,074 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 1,074 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 728 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 531 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 220 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,757 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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E265 NRE is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Multi-colour with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E265 NRE, 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 E265 NRE registered?

E265 NRE is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E265 NRE safe to buy?

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