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M451 WBH

1995 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

8,702 mi
Last recorded8,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster14,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 WBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 8,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 8,617 miles

Nearside Sidestand not tight when up, loose spring.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 8,617 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sidestand not tight when up, loose spring.

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 8,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 8,444 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 8,393 miles

Wear and play in handle bar mounting rubbers.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 8,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wear and play in handle bar mounting rubbers.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 8,375 miles

Front tyre wall cracked.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,375 miles

Front tyre wall cracked.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,344 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 8,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 14 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front tyre walls perishing. Cords not visible.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14 miles

Front tyre walls perishing. Cords not visible.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,551 miles

tidy up throttle cables †top engine missing

Fail 28 Jul 2007 7,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

tidy up throttle cables †top engine missing

Pass 22 Jul 2006 46 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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M451 WBH is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M451 WBH, 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 M451 WBH registered?

M451 WBH is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M451 WBH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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