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F979 HYA

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,226 mi
Last recorded26,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 HYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 26,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,196 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,089 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 25,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake lever operation slightly graunchy

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake lever operation slightly graunchy

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,037 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,614 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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F979 HYA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple 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 F979 HYA, 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 F979 HYA registered?

F979 HYA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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