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N703 NGK

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 NGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 21,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 20,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,358 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 20,349 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Clutch leaver damaged

Nearside rear indicator lens missing

Rear Tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,926 miles

Oil leak

Rear Nail in tyre

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2017 13,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 12,955 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 11,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Side stand does not fully retract needs stronger spring.

Pass 24 May 2014 11,271 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 11,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Bolt on Rear Exhaust sticking out needs tightning

Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bike in "superb" condition

Fail 30 Apr 2013 10,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bike in "superb" condition

Fail 1 May 2012 10,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 10,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,880 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 6,303 miles

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.

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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N703 NGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N703 NGK, 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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N703 NGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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