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P202 RBA

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,342 mi
Last recorded10,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 RBA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 10,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 10,340 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 10,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 9,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

deflector fitted to h/lamp

Pass 8 May 2021 9,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

head lamp deflector fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 9,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 9,176 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured lens corrector fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 8,279 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

headlight mask fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 7,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 5,635 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 5,635 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 4,637 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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P202 RBA is a 1996 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 92.3%.

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 P202 RBA, 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 P202 RBA registered?

P202 RBA is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P202 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 RBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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