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L894 KTM

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

807 mi
Last recorded807 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 KTM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 807 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 36,145 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,777 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

oil leak !

Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,777 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

fender bolt fouling rear tyre!

oil leak !

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,777 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,387 miles

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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L894 KTM is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L894 KTM, 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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L894 KTM is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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