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P865 FKL

1996 Harley Davidson Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster13,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 FKL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024

Custom build show bike

Pass 29 Sep 2021
Pass 29 Jul 2019
Pass 13 Jul 2018
Pass 2 Sep 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front fender fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 15,672 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 14,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,583 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,645 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 6,614 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,469 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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P865 FKL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P865 FKL, 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 P865 FKL registered?

P865 FKL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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