MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chain guard missing
Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre to mudguard clearance just acceptable
rear tyre to chain clearance just acceptable
Chain guard missing
Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
front tyre to mudguard clearance just acceptable
rear tyre to chain clearance just acceptable
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear foot pegs removed
Rear tyre squaring off
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F788 HGK is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 F788 HGK, 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 F788 HGK registered?
F788 HGK is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 27 April 1989.
Is F788 HGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F788 HGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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