MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 spokes snapped (5.2.2 (d))
no front mudguard fitted at time of test
noisy exhaust
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
no front mudguard fitted at time of test
noisy exhaust
Exhaust noisy May be louder than stock system (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working Not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working Not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Exhaust noisy May be louder than stock system (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure Rear tank bolt loose (7.2.1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Mirrors affect ease of braking (6.1.1c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play Has slight free play, needs adjusting. (2.2.2)
Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed
rear tyre damaged but no cord or ply exposed
Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GSK 834 is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GSK 834, 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 GSK 834 registered?
GSK 834 is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 October 1989.
Is GSK 834 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GSK 834 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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