MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear CRACKING ON REAR TYRE
Front Footrest rubbers worn.
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.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre getting close to minumum tread depth
rear tyre getting close to minumum tread depth
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
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J985 USG safe to buy?
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