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L473 JSX

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,903 mi
Last recorded11,903 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 JSX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 11,903 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 11,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 11,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 11,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 10,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

vin number difficult to read but legible

Fail 26 Apr 2021 10,147 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,043 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 10,038 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 6,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 4,111 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,890 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 3,890 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 3,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

no indicator tell tale fitted but lamps can be seen from seated position

Pass 29 Jul 2010 1,710 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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L473 JSX is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L473 JSX, 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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L473 JSX is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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