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1994 Harley Davidson Sportster
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24,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyre sidewalls cracking not exposing structure
Front sidewalls cracking not exposing structure
Front Horn not working wire disconnected (7.7 (a))
Front sidewalls cracking not exposing structure
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
LIGHT MASKED OFF AT THE TIME OF TEST
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear pies noisy . (7.1.1.c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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L491 JDB is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 L491 JDB, 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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L491 JDB is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 June 1994.
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