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H918 DDL

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,540 mi
Last recorded60,540 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH918 DDL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 60,540 miles

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

Side Stand Spring Expanded, side stand hanging off slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2024 60,040 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 59,986 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 58,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 58,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 57,662 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise change no plate

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,189 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,189 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,497 miles

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,187 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,197 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,466 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,466 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,624 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,353 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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H918 DDL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H918 DDL, 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 H918 DDL registered?

H918 DDL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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