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G764 KYD

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,531 mi
Last recorded9,531 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG764 KYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 9,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 9,531 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Rear switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 8,985 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Rubbers slight wear (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 8,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 8,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 7,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,883 miles

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

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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G764 KYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G764 KYD, 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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What year was G764 KYD registered?

G764 KYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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