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G965 CWP

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,018 mi
Last recorded21,018 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 CWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 17,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,812 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,601 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 7,413 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 7,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,998 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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G965 CWP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G965 CWP, 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 G965 CWP registered?

G965 CWP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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