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G526 RYA

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,234 mi
Last recorded19,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 RYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 19,234 miles

Front mudguard not fitted

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,876 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,489 miles

Offside Slight oil from engine.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 17,228 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,302 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,199 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 11,199 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,717 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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G526 RYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G526 RYA, 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 G526 RYA registered?

G526 RYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G526 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G526 RYA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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