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G237 ADL

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,610 mi
Last recorded25,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 ADL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 25,610 miles

Front front mudgaurd touching on front tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,610 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front front mudgaurd touching on front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2016 24,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,944 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,944 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,890 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,890 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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G237 ADL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G237 ADL, 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 G237 ADL registered?

G237 ADL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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