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G687 NUB

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,393 mi
Last recorded33,393 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 NUB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 33,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 33,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 32,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,996 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 30,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 30,559 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 Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

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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G687 NUB is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G687 NUB, 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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G687 NUB is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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