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GSK 834

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,337 mi
Last recorded8,337 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 834
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,337 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 8,312 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 8,126 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 spokes snapped (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,995 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

noisy exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2018 7,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,709 miles

Exhaust noisy May be louder than stock system (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 7,684 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 7,588 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

Fail 22 Jul 2014 7,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,393 miles

rear tyre damaged but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 4,867 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,701 miles

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

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

tick over high

Pass 30 May 2006 2,296 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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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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GSK 834 is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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