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J621 DGF

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,485 mi
Last recorded3,485 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ621 DGF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 3,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 19 May 2023 3,477 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CHAIN A HAS TIGHT SPOTS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear REAR BRAKE COMPONENT CORRDED

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front mudguard missing

Pass 11 Sep 2021 3,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 2,254 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 1,029 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

EXHAUST NOISY

NO BELT GUARD

ON FRONT MUDGARD AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 May 2015 3,089 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

no rear foot pegs at time fo test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 2,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 2,450 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 2,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 353 miles

rear tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 20 Jun 2012 353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 5,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,665 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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J621 DGF is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J621 DGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J621 DGF registered?

J621 DGF is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J621 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J621 DGF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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