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F53 YPR

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Pink Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,033 mi
Last recorded8,033 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 YPR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 8,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 7,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 6,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 4,556 miles

Rear slight lack of dampening

Fail 16 Oct 2020 4,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear slight lack of dampening

Pass 18 Apr 2019 3,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 2,505 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 2,505 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,558 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 22,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 16,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 9,171 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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F53 YPR is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Pink with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F53 YPR, 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 F53 YPR registered?

F53 YPR is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F53 YPR safe to buy?

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