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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
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)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
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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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What year was H226 MPR registered?
H226 MPR is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H226 MPR safe to buy?
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