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F777 OBH

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,781 mi
Last recorded16,781 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 OBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 16,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,714 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 16,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight oil leak

gear lever insecure

side stand not returning

Pass 9 May 2013 16,004 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,445 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,497 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,530 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,049 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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F777 OBH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F777 OBH, 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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F777 OBH is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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