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M687 AGN

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 AGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2025

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 15,554 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 15,554 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 13,650 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 13,144 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 13,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 9,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively Lost motion in rear brake linkages. (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 9,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 8,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2014

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front fender missing

Pass 28 May 2014

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front fender missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,352 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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M687 AGN 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 80%.

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 M687 AGN, 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 M687 AGN registered?

M687 AGN is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M687 AGN safe to buy?

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