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L197 MYD

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,932 mi
Last recorded14,932 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 MYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 14,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 14,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 14,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 14,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2011 14,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2011 14,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 13,744 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 13,604 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,269 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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L197 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L197 MYD, 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 L197 MYD registered?

L197 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L197 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 MYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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