Harley-Davidson Bobber
Green and Black · Petrol · 1985 · 1,000 cc
161 KURMOT history
161 KUR is a green and black petrol Harley-Davidson Bobber first used on 1 May 1985. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 4,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 4,278 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 161 KUR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Harley-Davidson
- Model
- Bobber
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 May 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
161 KUR was last recorded at 4,278 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2020: 1,995 miles, lower than 1,996 miles on 22 Apr 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 3,981 miles · 19 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 297 miles
- Average per year
- 398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 4,278 miles
- 2025 – 3,981 miles
- 2023 – 3,792 miles
- 2022 – 3,570 miles
- 2021 – 2,506 miles
- 2020 – 1,995 miles
- 2018 – 1,548 miles
- 2017 – 737 miles
- 2016 – 169 miles
- 2015 – 6 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass4,278 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Chain guard missing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (DAYLIGHT USE ONLY)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front mudguard missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned operation effected fouling mirror
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass4,278 miles (+297)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 4,278 miles
- Test number
- 623755127130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,981 miles (+189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 3,981 miles
- Test number
- 490196728808
- AdvisoryNO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST ( DAYLIGHT USE ONLY )
Pass3,792 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 3,792 miles
- Test number
- 445272638319
- AdvisoryNO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (DAYLIGHT USE ONLY)
Pass3,570 miles (+1,064)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 3,570 miles
- Test number
- 581296770182
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront mudguard missing
- AdvisoryNO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST (DAYLIGHT USE ONLY)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Pass2,506 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 2,506 miles
- Test number
- 112202422590
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryClutch lever incorrectly positioned operation effected fouling mirror (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront mudguard missing
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test (daylight use only)
Fail2,506 miles (+511)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,506 miles
- Test number
- 870738886375
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected insecure to handlebar (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working can not be operated from the normal riding position (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements high and low beam switch can not be operated from the normal riding position (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryClutch lever incorrectly positioned operation effected fouling mirror (6.2.7 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront mudguard missing
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Pass1,995 miles (-1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 1,995 miles
- Test number
- 558321636418
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose Rear exaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Mudgaurd missing
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Fail1,996 miles (+448)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,996 miles
- Test number
- 656286016356
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryChain guard missing
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose Rear exaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Mudgaurd missing
- AdvisoryTyre under inflated
- AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Pass1,548 miles (+811)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 1,548 miles
- Test number
- 784142888754
- AdvisoryFront No mudgaurd
- AdvisoryNo chain gaurd
Pass737 miles (+568)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 737 miles
- Test number
- 207287054847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 169 miles
- Test number
- 130111581658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 6 miles
- Test number
- 288308295438
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass81,566 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 81,566 km
- Test number
- 291571205257
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about 161 KUR
- What vehicle is registration 161 KUR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 161 KUR on a green and black petrol Harley-Davidson Bobber first used on 1 May 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 161 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 161 KUR is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 161 KUR?
- The MOT on 161 KUR is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 161 KUR done?
- 161 KUR was recorded at 4,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 398 miles a year.
- Has 161 KUR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 161 KUR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on 161 KUR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 161 KUR find?
- 161 KUR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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