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P374 LFS

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,973 mi
Last recorded13,973 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 LFS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 13,973 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 13,944 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 13,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 13,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,591 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank bolt missing

Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,371 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 13,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 7,956 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 7,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 4,552 miles

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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P374 LFS is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc 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 P374 LFS, 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 P374 LFS registered?

P374 LFS is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P374 LFS 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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