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H909 HHF

1990 Harley Davidson Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,774 mi
Last recorded19,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster17,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH909 HHF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 19,691 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 19,682 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2023 19,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 19,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,392 miles

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 18,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,219 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 17,053 miles

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,053 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H909 HHF is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H909 HHF, 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 H909 HHF registered?

H909 HHF is a 1990 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H909 HHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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