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L496 BNP

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,846 mi
Last recorded19,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 BNP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 19,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,756 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2023 19,597 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 19,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 19,480 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake rod insecure split pin missing out of brake rod clevis (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,000 miles

Central Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play front wheel spindle nut loose (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate letters appier a little small

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,663 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,174 miles

advise cables long on throttle & clutch

Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,779 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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L496 BNP is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L496 BNP, 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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L496 BNP is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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