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H574 WGH

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,887 mi
Last recorded19,887 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH574 WGH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 19,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 19,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 19,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 19,333 miles

aftermarket silencer fitted noise level ok

Pass 10 May 2018 19,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 19,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 19,165 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 19,138 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 18,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 May 2012 18,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 18,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,825 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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H574 WGH is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H574 WGH, 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 H574 WGH registered?

H574 WGH is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H574 WGH safe to buy?

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