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H293 VGH

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,535 mi
Last recorded22,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 VGH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 22,535 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished on sidewalls.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,061 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,784 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,808 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 16,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,925 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 14,879 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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H293 VGH is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H293 VGH, 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 H293 VGH registered?

H293 VGH is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H293 VGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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