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K948 MWP

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,556 mi
Last recorded5,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 MWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 5,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 4,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 4,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 4,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 4,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 3,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 3,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

number plate fitted over show plate

Fail 27 Mar 2019 3,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

number plate fitted over show plate

Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 1,804 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

some light ageing in centre of rear tyre split not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Apr 2016 1,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 1,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 1,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 1,477 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicator warner system barely adequate

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

indicator warner system barely adequate

Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,952 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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K948 MWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K948 MWP, 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 K948 MWP registered?

K948 MWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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