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L243 SES

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,115 mi
Last recorded24,115 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 SES
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 24,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,971 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 22,971 miles

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

horn inop

Pass 23 May 2013 21,790 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,265 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,711 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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L243 SES is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L243 SES, 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 L243 SES registered?

L243 SES is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L243 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 SES shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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