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L869 DVM

1993 Harley Davidson Softail

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson Softail17,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 DVM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSoftail
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,478 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 79,478 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,277 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 68,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,281 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Rear red reflector missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,076 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,120 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,117 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,246 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 58,644 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,566 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Softail?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator missing 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
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L869 DVM is a 1993 Harley Davidson Softail in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson Softail models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 17,787 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 Softail fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L869 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Softail typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Harley Davidson Softail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L869 DVM registered?

L869 DVM is a 1993 Harley Davidson Softail, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L869 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L869 DVM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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