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H894 KEL

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,172 mi
Last recorded51,172 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH894 KEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,172 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,172 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,944 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 48,918 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,401 miles

Both tyres slightly perishing on wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,310 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,310 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,137 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 46,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,311 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,101 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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H894 KEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H894 KEL, 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 H894 KEL registered?

H894 KEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H894 KEL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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