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M896 MBA

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,779 mi
Last recorded3,779 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 MBA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 3,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 3,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 2,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 848 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 5,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,067 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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M896 MBA is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M896 MBA, 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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M896 MBA is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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