MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no indicators fitted at time of test.
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
no indicators fitted custom
Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E747 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc 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 E747 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 E747 CVS registered?
E747 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is E747 CVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E747 CVS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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