MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N73 MGN registered?
N73 MGN is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 April 1996.
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