CarVerify

Free Car Check

E138 HWP

1987 Harley Davidson 1340

Black Petrol 1340cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson 134040,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley Davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 HWP
MakeHarley Davidson
Model1340
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,064 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 66,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,973 miles

slight leak on fork seal

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,054 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 1340?

Based on 2,547 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Direction indicator not working 8
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 8
Full Harley Davidson 1340 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E138 HWP is a 1987 Harley Davidson 1340 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson 1340 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 40,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 1340 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E138 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 1340 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson 1340 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E138 HWP?

You can check the full history of E138 HWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E138 HWP registered?

E138 HWP is a 1987 Harley Davidson 1340, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E138 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E138 HWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E138 HWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E138 HWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.