1990 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail 1.3L Petrol · G969 TVO

This 1990 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail presents a stable overall roadworthiness status, anchored by a clean pass recorded on September 20, 2022, at 1,779 miles. The current lack of a test entry between late 2022 and the present date in July 2026 indicates the machine has likely been stored, SORNed, or ridden sparingly over the last four years. The historical trajectory shows a recurring pattern of minor electrical, consumable, and fluid leaks that get addressed at test time rather than through preventative servicing, suggesting an owner who only touches the motorcycle when an MOT is due. The odometer progression reveals exceptionally light usage across its thirty-six-year lifespan, averaging roughly forty-nine miles per year. An anomalous mileage reading appears on June 21, 2008, at 4,642 miles, which drops significantly to 663 miles by June 20, 2009. This discrepancy strongly points to a recorded clerical error by the testing station or a replaced instrument cluster rather than actual reverse mileage accumulation. Following that entry, the mileage increments predictably by small margins, moving from 1,058 miles in 2010 up to the current 1,779 miles. Extended periods of minimal use and long gaps sitting idle leave rubber components, gaskets, and hydraulic lines vulnerable to degradation. The 2019 test noted a slight oil leak from the engine, and earlier inspections in 2010 flagged brake pipes that were inadequately supported or trapped by moving parts alongside front shock absorber stanchion misting. A prospective buyer must thoroughly inspect the primary and engine seals for weeping, check the DOT fluid age within the brake lines, and examine the tyre date codes for rubber perishing. Exhaust condition warrants close scrutiny during an in-person viewing, as the record shows recurring advisories for excessive noise across multiple tests from 2010 through 2017. Furthermore, previous failures involving electrical continuity such as non-functioning stop lamps in 2009 and an ineffective fuel cap indicate that vintage wiring harnesses and tank seals require hands-on verification. Mechanical upkeep on this machine relies on intermittent intervention, meaning a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection of the chassis, steering head bearings, and final drive is essential before returning it to the open road.