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M972 TKM

1995 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,325 mi
Last recorded4,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster14,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 TKM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 4,325 miles

Day use only lights masked up at time of test

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 4,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 4,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 4,161 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 3,927 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 3,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 3,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 3,141 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 3,068 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 3,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 2,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 930 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 930 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front master cylinder clamp cracked.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front master cylinder clamp cracked.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 195 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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M972 TKM 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 68.4%.

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 M972 TKM, 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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M972 TKM is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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