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G970 CWP

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,506 mi
Last recorded16,506 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 CWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,154 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 15,336 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings not tested , due to rear brake binding

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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G970 CWP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G970 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 G970 CWP registered?

G970 CWP is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G970 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G970 CWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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