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H588 TYG

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,246 mi
Last recorded32,246 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 TYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 32,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 32,206 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 32,206 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Tyre fouling another component Catching front mudguard bolts (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working From front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,115 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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H588 TYG is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,489 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H588 TYG, 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 H588 TYG registered?

H588 TYG is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H588 TYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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