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F401 KGJ

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,390 mi
Last recorded35,390 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 KGJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,063 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,094 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 28,094 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,468 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,468 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

left front foot rest getting lose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,835 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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F401 KGJ is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F401 KGJ, 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 F401 KGJ registered?

F401 KGJ is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F401 KGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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