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J985 USG

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,089 mi
Last recorded29,089 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 USG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,089 miles

Rear CRACKING ON REAR TYRE

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,945 miles

Front Footrest rubbers worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 28,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Central Engine burning oil.

Front Footrest rubbers worn.

Pass 31 May 2014 27,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,416 miles

front tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

rear tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

Fail 29 Mar 2013 27,408 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

none standard exhausts fitted

rear tyre getting close to minumum tread depth

Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,120 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 26,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,026 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 25,026 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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J985 USG is a 1992 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 66.7%.

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 J985 USG, 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 J985 USG registered?

J985 USG is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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