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H745 JFL

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

15,645 mi
Last recorded15,645 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 JFL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 15,642 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 14,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 13,832 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 13,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,437 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Riders footrest rubber grips slightly damaged but still secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,251 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 12,101 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 12,101 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Wiring underneath rear mudguard is insecure and could contact rear tyre.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,638 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Riders footrest rubbers slightly worn.

Rivets slightly loose in front mudguard but still secure.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 11,638 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp mask fitted.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders footrest rubbers slightly worn.

Rivets slightly loose in front mudguard but still secure.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,238 miles

Front footrest rubbers worn but still secure.

Rivets loose in front mudguard but still secure.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 11,238 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front footrest rubbers worn but still secure.

Rivets loose in front mudguard but still secure.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,823 miles

Front footrests worn but still secure.

Rivets loose in front muguard.still secure.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 10,823 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front footrests worn but still secure.

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rivets loose in front muguard.still secure.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard rivets loose but is unlikely to come adrift.

Rear tyre shows slight perishing to sidewalls.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,523 miles

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

Front mudguard rivets loose but mudguard is secure.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 9,523 miles

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

Front mudguard rivets loose but mudguard is secure.

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 8,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 8,510 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,295 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 8,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 8,278 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 7,468 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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H745 JFL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H745 JFL, 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 H745 JFL registered?

H745 JFL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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