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E559 CBU

1988 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster17,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 CBU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 17,011 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,928 miles

front brake pads close to limit

movement in flexi couplings on handle bars

Fail 26 May 2009 16,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake pads close to limit

movement in flexi couplings on handle bars

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,641 miles

temp num plate fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,532 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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E559 CBU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 17,683 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 E559 CBU, 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 38 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 E559 CBU registered?

E559 CBU is a 1988 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E559 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 CBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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