MOT Status
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4,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust slightly noisy.
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)
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)
Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front master cylinder clamp cracked.
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front master cylinder clamp cracked.
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M972 TKM registered?
M972 TKM is a 1995 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M972 TKM safe to buy?
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