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F435 RBH

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,578 mi
Last recorded4,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 RBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 4,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2015 4,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 4,024 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 1,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 1,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 17 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,551 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 10,551 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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F435 RBH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F435 RBH, 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 F435 RBH registered?

F435 RBH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 11 July 1989.

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