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F276 HYC

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,667 mi
Last recorded22,667 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 21,723 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

oil weeping from Lower left hand side of engine

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,302 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,094 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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F276 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F276 HYC, 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 F276 HYC registered?

F276 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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