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J860 NFP

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 NFP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024
Pass 25 May 2023
Pass 28 May 2022
Pass 7 Jun 2021
Fail 7 Jun 2021

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020
Fail 18 Feb 2020

Riders seat insecure bolt missing from seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019
Pass 22 Apr 2017
Pass 16 Apr 2016
Pass 16 May 2015 4 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 22,787 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 22,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 May 2012 22,621 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,621 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 22,100 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,827 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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J860 NFP is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J860 NFP, 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 J860 NFP registered?

J860 NFP is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J860 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J860 NFP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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