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M435 VFS

1995 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,306 mi
Last recorded17,306 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster14,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 VFS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 17,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 17,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 17,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 16,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 16,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 15,597 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 15,597 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 15,073 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 14,753 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 13,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 12,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 12,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 12,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 12,245 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 11,909 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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M435 VFS is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M435 VFS, 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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What year was M435 VFS registered?

M435 VFS is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M435 VFS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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