CarVerify

Free Car Check

K214 VEL

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

4,198 mi
Last recorded4,198 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley Davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK214 VEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 4,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 4,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 4,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 3,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 3,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 3,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 3,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 3,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 3,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 3,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 3,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,284 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 2,284 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 20,482 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2008 20,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,854 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
Full Harley Davidson Sportster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K214 VEL is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 17,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K214 VEL, 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 34 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K214 VEL?

You can check the full history of K214 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K214 VEL registered?

K214 VEL is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K214 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K214 VEL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K214 VEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K214 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.