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F459 SUT

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,124 mi
Last recorded9,124 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 SUT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,124 miles

front forks slightly weake

n/s front indicator slack

Pass 17 Jun 2019 8,978 miles

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

side stand insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2019 8,978 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

side stand insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,696 miles

OIL LEAK FROM OIL TANK

SIDE STAND RETAINING DEVICE

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,802 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 7,802 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 6,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 6,611 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

headlamp aim slightly high.

Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 6,437 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,184 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 6,184 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 3,591 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 2,842 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 2,830 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 2,308 miles

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.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,308 miles

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.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 2,113 miles

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

handle bars not quite inline with front wheel.

Fail 19 Aug 2005 2,113 miles

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.

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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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.

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