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E976 DBW

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,900 mi
Last recorded21,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 DBW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 21,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 20,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 20,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 19,635 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to split.

Fail 6 May 2021 19,632 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to split.

Indicator switch faulty both switches have to be held on for indicators to function. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 16,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls.

Pass 29 May 2018 15,539 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Very slight noise from front wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 12,836 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,924 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,056 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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E976 DBW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E976 DBW, 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 E976 DBW registered?

E976 DBW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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