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J378 SPL

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 SPL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise nearside grip damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2025 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2025

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect KICK TO RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jul 2019

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play rough front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

advise no tell tale for indicators

no mirrors fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,989 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 31,989 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,863 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,670 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,602 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,602 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 20,434 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 20,371 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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J378 SPL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J378 SPL, 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 J378 SPL registered?

J378 SPL is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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