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K522 CFS

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK522 CFS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 28,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 28,593 miles

Front Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 16 May 2024 27,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 27,792 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 27,743 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated by hand

Fail 10 May 2019 27,734 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated by hand

Pass 18 May 2018 27,705 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2017 27,568 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 27,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,945 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,843 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,843 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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K522 CFS is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K522 CFS, 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 K522 CFS registered?

K522 CFS is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K522 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K522 CFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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