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H980 RSG

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,436 mi
Last recorded16,436 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 RSG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,436 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Central Rear Rear tyre has small crack on sideway but has no cords exposed

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,696 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre small sidewall dry cracks

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,950 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,939 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,911 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,661 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,661 miles

Nearside Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 14,318 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,318 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2005 13,163 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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H980 RSG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H980 RSG, 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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H980 RSG is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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