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G454 TPP

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,988 mi
Last recorded15,988 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 TPP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear number plate is readable at required distance and laid out correctly but is smaller than legal size.This plate should be changed.

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play .If these are caged bearings they will need replacing in future,but if these are tapered bearings they will only require adjustment.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,988 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate is readable at required distance and laid out correctly but is smaller than legal size.This plate should be changed.

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play .If these are caged bearings they will need replacing in future,but if these are tapered bearings they will only require adjustment.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,960 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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G454 TPP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G454 TPP, 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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G454 TPP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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