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F244 DYC

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 DYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025
Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 17 Jun 2023
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,367 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

osf peg missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,903 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,453 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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F244 DYC is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F244 DYC, 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 F244 DYC registered?

F244 DYC is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F244 DYC safe to buy?

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