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K656 NGL

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 NGL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025
Pass 21 Jul 2022 1,785 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 1,785 miles

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 1,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 869 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15 miles

New speedo fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2018 34,126 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,065 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,825 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 304,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,157 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 29,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 29,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,151 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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K656 NGL is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K656 NGL, 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.

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K656 NGL is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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