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H29 VYA

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,403 mi
Last recorded21,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 VYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,340 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 21,266 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,264 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,264 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,084 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,084 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H29 VYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H29 VYA, 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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How do I check the history of H29 VYA?

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What year was H29 VYA registered?

H29 VYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H29 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H29 VYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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