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L257 TWP

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,755 mi
Last recorded11,755 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 TWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,755 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 11,755 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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L257 TWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L257 TWP, 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 L257 TWP registered?

L257 TWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L257 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 TWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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