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F163 EYG

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,109 mi
Last recorded34,109 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 EYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,109 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 33,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 32,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 5,069 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 5,052 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 4,474 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 4,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 3,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 3,500 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 2,346 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 May 2013 2,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 1,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 1,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,116 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,397 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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F163 EYG is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F163 EYG, 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 F163 EYG registered?

F163 EYG is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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