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G403 CPR

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 CPR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 53,859 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slide rubbers missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slide rubbers missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,190 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slide rubbers missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,012 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,059 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 47,059 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed too small (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,338 miles

horn fouls on front forks on full left hand lock

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 33,715 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,462 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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G403 CPR is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G403 CPR, 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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G403 CPR is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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