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N73 MGN

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,419 mi
Last recorded53,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 MGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,419 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 53,392 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 53,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 52,954 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 52,063 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,458 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,452 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,511 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,909 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,279 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,997 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2011 31,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,033 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,205 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 27,019 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,019 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,834 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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N73 MGN is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N73 MGN, 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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N73 MGN is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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