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H226 MPR

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 MPR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026
Fail 27 May 2026 3,900 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre 9 years old

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 3,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front mudguard bracket has corrosion

Head stock has been painted to cover corrosion and also frame number just readable

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp loose on bracket

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear light loose

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 2,539 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head stock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

oil leak

rear light loose

Fail 17 Sep 2022 2,539 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head stock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

oil leak

rear light loose

Pass 1 Sep 2021 1,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEADSTOCK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH INTERNAL (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 1,725 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEADSTOCK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH INTERNAL (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019
Fail 8 Aug 2019

Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock right hand handlebar hitting tank (2.1.4 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear swing arm bearing s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit WORN IN CALIPER (1.1.13 (a))

HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM TELL LIGHT MISSING

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 8,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit WORN IN CALIPER (1.1.13 (a))

HEADLAMP MAIN BEAM TELL LIGHT MISSING

Offside Brake rod insecure R CLIP MISSING (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged CORRODED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 7,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 5,663 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,622 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 4,622 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,883 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,618 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010
Pass 9 May 2009 250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 136 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006

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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H226 MPR is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H226 MPR, 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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H226 MPR is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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