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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
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L986 TGN is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 L986 TGN, 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 L986 TGN registered?
L986 TGN is a 1993 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 13 October 1993.
Is L986 TGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for L986 TGN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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