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F613 GEG

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,177 mi
Last recorded23,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF613 GEG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 23,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,123 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 10 May 2018 23,123 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,103 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 23,103 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,819 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 22,672 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,389 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,340 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F613 GEG is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F613 GEG, 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 F613 GEG registered?

F613 GEG is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F613 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F613 GEG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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