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F788 HGK

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,856 mi
Last recorded34,856 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 HGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 34,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 34,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 34,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 31,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 28,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,991 miles

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

Rear foot pegs removed

Rear tyre squaring off

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,661 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,657 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 24,649 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F788 HGK registered?

F788 HGK is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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