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F282 EAH

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,027 mi
Last recorded32,027 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 EAH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,440 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,440 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,357 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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F282 EAH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc 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 F282 EAH, 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 F282 EAH registered?

F282 EAH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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