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J778 JNP

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,236 mi
Last recorded30,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 JNP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 30,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 29,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,983 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,878 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,656 miles

advise sone embedded in drive belt customer advised ,

Fail 9 Sep 2013 20,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

advise sone embedded in drive belt customer advised ,

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,876 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 13,874 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,667 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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J778 JNP is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J778 JNP, 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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J778 JNP is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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