MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,124 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front forks slightly weake
n/s front indicator slack
Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
side stand insecure
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
side stand insecure
OIL LEAK FROM OIL TANK
SIDE STAND RETAINING DEVICE
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
headlamp aim slightly high.
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
clutch lever damaged.
slight cut in rear tyre.
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
rear brake pads getting low.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
steering lockstop getting worn.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
steering lockstop getting worn.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
handle bars not quite inline with front wheel.
Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
handle bars not quite inline with front wheel.
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F459 SUT is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F459 SUT, 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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F459 SUT is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 3 July 1989.
Is F459 SUT safe to buy?
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