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G820 JWX

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,871 mi
Last recorded13,871 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG820 JWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 13,871 miles

Front tyre is of unidentified age.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust down pipe corroded.

Nearside front fork stanchion has slight damage, not leaking.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 13,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorbers reduced damping

Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,888 miles

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

steering slight notch with wheel raised

Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 12,590 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,281 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,961 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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G820 JWX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc 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 G820 JWX, 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 G820 JWX registered?

G820 JWX is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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