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E719 CVS

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,078 mi
Last recorded2,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE719 CVS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 2,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 2,074 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component tyre fouling drivechain (4.1.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 2,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 1,973 miles

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

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 1,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 25 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 25 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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E719 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E719 CVS, 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 E719 CVS registered?

E719 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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