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H443 GBG

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,976 mi
Last recorded18,976 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH443 GBG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 18,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,899 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,863 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 18,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,771 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 18,584 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Poor rear suspension damping.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,554 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,554 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,516 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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H443 GBG is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H443 GBG, 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 H443 GBG registered?

H443 GBG is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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