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L137 RUM

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,051 mi
Last recorded14,051 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 RUM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 14,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 14,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 14,006 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,989 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 13,989 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged brake flexy hose showing cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when front brake lever or foot brake pedal applied rear brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned tyre valve. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre side walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 13,758 miles

Front Tyre slightly perished on the sidewalls

Pass 14 Nov 2018 13,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 May 2015 13,504 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 May 2013 13,390 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L137 RUM is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,016 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 L137 RUM, 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 32 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L137 RUM is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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