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L231 MYD

1993 Harley Davidson Custom

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,615 mi
Last recorded5,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Custom4,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 MYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelCustom
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 5,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 4,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyre worn low (border line )

Pass 24 May 2023 4,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 3,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 3,410 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 2,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018
Pass 18 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. Lefthand (2.1.1c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front (1.3.1a)

Tyre fouling another component Front (4.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014
Fail 8 Jun 2013

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013
Pass 2 Jun 2012
Pass 23 Feb 2010 5 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 1,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 1,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 1,699 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Custom?

Based on 978 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
518
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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L231 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Custom in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 4,437 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 Custom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L231 MYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Custom typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Harley Davidson Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L231 MYD registered?

L231 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Custom, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L231 MYD safe to buy?

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