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H499 PRD

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,359 mi
Last recorded24,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH499 PRD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,359 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2026 24,354 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure at flexi (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due excessive binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,224 miles

bolt missing from frame

Fail 28 May 2012 24,221 miles

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

bolt missing from frame

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,186 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 24,151 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 23,600 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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H499 PRD is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,880 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 H499 PRD, 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 35 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 H499 PRD registered?

H499 PRD is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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