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L217 PRR

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 PRR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014
Pass 5 Mar 2012
Pass 16 Feb 2011
Pass 23 Feb 2010
Fail 23 Oct 2009 16,582 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

NO SPEEDO

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,011 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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L217 PRR is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L217 PRR, 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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What year was L217 PRR registered?

L217 PRR is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L217 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L217 PRR shows 6 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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