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F22 PKX

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,193 mi
Last recorded9,193 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 PKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 9,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 9,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 9,082 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 8,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 7,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 7,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 6,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 6,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 6,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,079 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,013 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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F22 PKX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F22 PKX, 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 F22 PKX registered?

F22 PKX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F22 PKX safe to buy?

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