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F251 GUA

1989 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,280 mi
Last recorded1,280 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster18,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 GUA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 1,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 2,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 2,199 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 2,199 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,410 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,056 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,814 miles

exhaust system has been tempory made quieter using baffling

rear number plate held on by velcro over exsisting plate

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,661 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 19,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 19,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 19,004 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 19,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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F251 GUA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 18,662 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 F251 GUA, 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 37 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 F251 GUA registered?

F251 GUA is a 1989 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 21 July 1989.

Is F251 GUA safe to buy?

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