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L950 NMY

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 NMY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026
Pass 28 Mar 2024

Front Wheel bearing slight freeplay

Pass 25 Jan 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wheel bearing slight noisey

headlight pattern weak

Pass 2 Sep 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019
Pass 23 May 2018 13,322 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 13,320 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 13,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 13,031 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,222 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,964 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 11,499 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,932 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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L950 NMY is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L950 NMY, 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 L950 NMY registered?

L950 NMY is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L950 NMY safe to buy?

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