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G962 XNL

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,996 mi
Last recorded16,996 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG962 XNL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 16,987 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 16,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,642 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 16,642 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,492 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 16,340 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 May 2007 16,340 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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G962 XNL is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G962 XNL, 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 G962 XNL registered?

G962 XNL is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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