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H235 JJT

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,510 mi
Last recorded19,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 JJT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,491 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 19,491 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,363 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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H235 JJT is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,489 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 H235 JJT, 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 36 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 H235 JJT registered?

H235 JJT is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H235 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H235 JJT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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