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L740 AUY

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,981 mi
Last recorded27,981 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 AUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 27,981 miles

Lights masked at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2024 27,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,877 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,877 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 24,325 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 24,325 miles

Centre 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.

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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L740 AUY is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L740 AUY, 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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What year was L740 AUY registered?

L740 AUY is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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