MOT Status
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1,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Day time MOT carried out
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Rear silencer mount cracked (7.1.1.c)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both front and rear (1.3.1a)
Both tyres worn to 2mm
Engine oil leak
Exhaust noisey
Front wheel slightly distorted rim
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G948 EJT is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G948 EJT, 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 G948 EJT registered?
G948 EJT is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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