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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
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))
Central Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
LIGHTS MASKED OVER DAY TIME USE ONLY
Offside Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
lights taped over daytime use only
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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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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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What year was N178 TJU registered?
N178 TJU is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 5 July 1996.
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