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E963 RRU

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,490 mi
Last recorded32,490 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 RRU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,897 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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E963 RRU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue 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 E963 RRU, 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 E963 RRU registered?

E963 RRU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E963 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E963 RRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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