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H224 HNK

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH224 HNK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025
Pass 15 May 2024
Pass 5 May 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 3,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 2,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 1,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 3 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 25,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,489 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,787 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,787 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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H224 HNK is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H224 HNK, 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 H224 HNK registered?

H224 HNK is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H224 HNK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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