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G247 FVT

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,801 mi
Last recorded17,801 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 FVT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,801 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,559 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 16,546 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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G247 FVT is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G247 FVT, 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 G247 FVT registered?

G247 FVT is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G247 FVT safe to buy?

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