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N178 TJU

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 TJU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2024

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023
Pass 9 Jul 2022

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 83 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 4 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 4 miles

Central Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2018 13,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,949 miles

LIGHTS MASKED OVER DAY TIME USE ONLY

Offside Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015

lights taped over daytime use only

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,128 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 18,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,709 miles

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

Oil Leak At Oil Filter

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 17,709 miles

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

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

Oil Leak At Oil Filter

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,638 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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N178 TJU is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N178 TJU, 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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N178 TJU is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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