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M918 ORO

1994 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,689 mi
Last recorded12,689 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster15,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 ORO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 12,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,682 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose at rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 12,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 11,854 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 10,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2013 12,944 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 12,944 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 12,922 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,126 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 11,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,487 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 9,487 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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M918 ORO is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M918 ORO, 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 M918 ORO registered?

M918 ORO is a 1994 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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