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H157 VYG

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

456 mi
Last recorded456 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 VYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 414 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 10 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 12,182 miles

front tyre has very slight crack in side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 11,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,304 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 11,193 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 11,081 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,023 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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H157 VYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,880 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 H157 VYG, 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 35 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 H157 VYG registered?

H157 VYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H157 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 VYG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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