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H718 OUY

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,389 mi
Last recorded32,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 OUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,389 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 32,389 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,144 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Jun 2013 28,988 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,021 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,021 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,812 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,026 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 22,617 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

headlight shroud weak but ok

slight play in ft wheel bearing

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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H718 OUY is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H718 OUY, 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 H718 OUY registered?

H718 OUY is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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