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J578 ANO

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,493 mi
Last recorded16,493 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 ANO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,804 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,536 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,333 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,440 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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J578 ANO is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J578 ANO, 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 J578 ANO registered?

J578 ANO is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J578 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J578 ANO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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