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L273 MYD

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

9,890 mi
Last recorded9,890 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 MYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 9,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 9,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 8,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 7,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 7,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 6,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 6,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 5,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 5,511 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 5,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,560 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 3,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 1,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,176 miles

rear dampers set differently

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,507 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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L273 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L273 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 L273 MYD registered?

L273 MYD is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L273 MYD safe to buy?

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