MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
battery flat, not holding a charge
rear brake slightly binding
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
battery flat, not holding a charge
rear brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N87 MGN is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 N87 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 N87 MGN registered?
N87 MGN is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 10 April 1996.
Is N87 MGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N87 MGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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