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N719 DNA

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,562 mi
Last recorded4,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN719 DNA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 4,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 6,824 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 6,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 5,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 5,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 4,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 2,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013
Fail 17 Jul 2013

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2009

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 May 2008

Faulty speedo wrong odometer reading.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 May 2007 11,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 11,116 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,241 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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N719 DNA is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N719 DNA, 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 N719 DNA registered?

N719 DNA is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N719 DNA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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