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M897 MBA

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,197 mi
Last recorded18,197 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 MBA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 18,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,658 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 16,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,353 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap sealing rubbers cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2020 15,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,018 miles

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 12,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 12,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 8,498 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 May 2012 8,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 2,274 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 2,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,749 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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M897 MBA 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 90%.

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 M897 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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M897 MBA is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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