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L746 RKU

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 RKU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026
Pass 28 Jun 2025

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023
Pass 19 Aug 2022
Pass 12 Apr 2021
Pass 16 Apr 2020
Pass 15 Mar 2019

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017
Pass 12 Nov 2016

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2015

exhaust system noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2015

Front Direction indicator missing nearside and offside (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working nearside and offside (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion nearside and offside (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014

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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L746 RKU is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L746 RKU, 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 L746 RKU registered?

L746 RKU is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L746 RKU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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