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J386 ENP

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,195 mi
Last recorded16,195 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 ENP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,195 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,062 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 16,058 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,885 miles

Oil leak on rear cylinder head.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,861 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,559 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 15,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,354 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping on rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake dragging slightly.

Pass 25 May 2017 15,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,930 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear cylinder has oil leak.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,792 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear cylinder has oil leak.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,429 miles

Rear cyl oil leak

Slight de-laminated reg plate

Fail 4 Oct 2005 14,121 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

battery insecure

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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J386 ENP is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,539 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 J386 ENP, 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 34 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 J386 ENP registered?

J386 ENP is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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