MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
clucth cable fitted wrong way
handle bars possible bent
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Handlebars possibly deformed
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Clutch cable possibly incorrectly routed
Cracking to petrol hose and fuel tap vacume hose
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Number plate deteriorated
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Throttle slow to return
Clutch cable possibly incorrectly routed
Cracking to petrol hose and fuel tap vacume hose
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Number plate deteriorated
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Throttle slow to return
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
clucth cable not fitted correct
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N748 LGH is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 N748 LGH, 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 N748 LGH registered?
N748 LGH is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N748 LGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N748 LGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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