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G948 EJT

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,363 mi
Last recorded1,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 EJT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 1,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 1,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 820 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 520 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 520 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 7 miles

Day time MOT carried out

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 7 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 37,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,675 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 35,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,659 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 33,545 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,052 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,007 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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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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G948 EJT is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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