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Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre has cuts in treads
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre has cuts in treads
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy Both (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy Both (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?
Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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N181 NWS is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 N181 NWS, 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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N181 NWS is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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