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G215 PFV

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,896 mi
Last recorded16,896 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG215 PFV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 16,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 16,867 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 16,867 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,842 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 16,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,146 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 16,146 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,091 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,306 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,693 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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G215 PFV is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G215 PFV, 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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What year was G215 PFV registered?

G215 PFV is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G215 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G215 PFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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