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E276 NHW

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,445 mi
Last recorded3,445 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 NHW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 3,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 1,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,966 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,191 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,122 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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E276 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E276 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 E276 NHW registered?

E276 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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