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H397 TYC

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,325 mi
Last recorded13,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 TYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,325 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,320 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,169 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 13,097 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 13,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,053 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,026 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,997 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 12,987 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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H397 TYC is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue 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 H397 TYC, 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 H397 TYC registered?

H397 TYC is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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