MOT Status
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13,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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N161 ESX is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N161 ESX, 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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How do I check the history of N161 ESX?
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What year was N161 ESX registered?
N161 ESX is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 20 March 1996.
Is N161 ESX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N161 ESX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N161 ESX have outstanding finance?
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