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F433 EPW

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,704 mi
Last recorded21,704 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 EPW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 21,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 21,588 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch needs to be held in for indicators to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,583 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch needs to be held in for indicators to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 21,583 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Very spongy, lever comes back to bars (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch needs to be held in for indicators to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,539 miles

Front brake disc overheated (blue)

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust on various frame areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,532 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch needs to be held in for indicators to operate. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,485 miles

Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch needs to be held in for indicators to operate. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,411 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 21,396 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,059 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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F433 EPW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F433 EPW, 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 F433 EPW registered?

F433 EPW is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F433 EPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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