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K823 BSF

1992 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster17,539 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 BSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025
Pass 2 Jul 2024
Fail 2 Jul 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023
Pass 23 Aug 2021
Pass 20 Jul 2019
Fail 17 Jul 2019

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018
Pass 20 Jun 2017
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 14,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 13,781 miles

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

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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K823 BSF is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K823 BSF, 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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What year was K823 BSF registered?

K823 BSF is a 1992 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K823 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K823 BSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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