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G181 OGF

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,836 mi
Last recorded12,836 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 OGF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 12,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 May 2019 12,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2018 9,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,003 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015
Pass 27 May 2011 6,281 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 6,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,585 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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G181 OGF is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,489 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 G181 OGF, 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 36 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G181 OGF is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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