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L790 YJU

1993 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,800 mi
Last recorded3,800 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster13,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 YJU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 3,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 3,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 3,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 3,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 2,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 2,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 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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L790 YJU is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L790 YJU, 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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What year was L790 YJU registered?

L790 YJU is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L790 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L790 YJU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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