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M291 UBH

1995 Harley Davidson Sportster

Brown Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,368 mi
Last recorded3,368 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster14,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 UBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 3,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 5,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 211,374 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 1,180 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose lower linkage (2.3.1)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 6,616 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 5 May 2012 565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 564 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,462 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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M291 UBH is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster in Brown with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,075 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 M291 UBH, 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 31 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M291 UBH is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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