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F121 SUW

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,727 mi
Last recorded10,727 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 SUW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 10,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 10,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 7,650 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 7,648 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 6,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 6,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 6,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,432 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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F121 SUW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,662 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 F121 SUW, 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 37 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 F121 SUW registered?

F121 SUW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F121 SUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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