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K208 WLJ

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,449 mi
Last recorded55,449 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 WLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 55,449 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 54,586 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,037 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,792 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no lights at time of test.moted as day bike.

number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2007 45,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 40,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 40,286 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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K208 WLJ is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 13,778 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 K208 WLJ, 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 33 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 K208 WLJ registered?

K208 WLJ is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 4 May 1993.

Is K208 WLJ safe to buy?

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