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N159 JUR

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,862 mi
Last recorded10,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 JUR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 10,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 10,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 10,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,336 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s bottom link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 5,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 5,341 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 15 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle been altered from soft to solid rear suspension[customers preference

Pass 18 Jul 2018

aftermarket silencers made for bike noise level ok during test

show bike, mirrors , indicators and switch and mudguards been removed

Pass 17 Jul 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard

mirrors,indicators and switches been removed

rear shock absorbers been replaced to solid type

Fail 17 Jul 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front mudguard

mirrors,indicators and switches been removed

rear shock absorbers been replaced to solid type

Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 12,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,673 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,880 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,827 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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N159 JUR is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 13,586 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 N159 JUR, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N159 JUR registered?

N159 JUR is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N159 JUR safe to buy?

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