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G738 MWW

1989 Harley Davidson Softail

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,123 mi
Last recorded1,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Softail22,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 MWW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSoftail
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 1,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 1,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 991 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 969 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 941 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 21,391 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,987 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Softail?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator missing 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
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G738 MWW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Softail in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Softail models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 22,736 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 Softail fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G738 MWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Softail typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson Softail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G738 MWW registered?

G738 MWW is a 1989 Harley Davidson Softail, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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