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G33 ENP

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 ENP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025
Fail 10 May 2025

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 90 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will need new seals soon (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2023 90 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will need new seals soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 99 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 16 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 16 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 319 miles

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 2 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 2 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,323 miles

Indicators masked out.

Small plate fitted ,but machine is pre-2000. should be changed,

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,279 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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G33 ENP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,662 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 G33 ENP, 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 37 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 G33 ENP registered?

G33 ENP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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