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E756 CVS

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,348 mi
Last recorded2,348 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 CVS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 2,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 2,189 miles

Rear o/s of rear tyre damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2019 2,131 miles

lights covered

Pass 10 Jul 2018 2,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 1,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 41,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,655 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 40,655 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,527 miles

tight spot in drive chain

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,169 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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E756 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E756 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 E756 CVS registered?

E756 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E756 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E756 CVS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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