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G299 FEL

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,289 mi
Last recorded1,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 FEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 1,289 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front No Front Mudguard Fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

indicators not got tell tale light

no chain guard fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2019

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 30 May 2018 15 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 28 May 2018 15 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 18,938 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,826 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 15,685 miles

throttle slightly stiff on right hand lock

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,867 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,867 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)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,944 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 13,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,829 miles

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

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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G299 FEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G299 FEL, 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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G299 FEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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