1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Y GLIDE1.3L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data, though the record is now critically outdated. The last recorded test occurred on 21 March 2016 at 4,099 miles with no defects noted, indicating the motorcycle was in good mechanical condition at that time. Because no tests have been performed in over ten years, the current roadworthiness cannot be verified through official channels, and the lack of recent data suggests a significant lapse in regulated maintenance or active road use. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 137 miles per year over its thirty-year life. Between March 2012 and March 2016, the motorcycle covered only 553 miles, moving from 3,546 to 4,099 miles. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has spent the majority of its life stationary rather than driven. While this minimizes wear on the drivetrain, engine internals, and suspension components, long periods of immob often lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid chemistry, which a mileage-based history fails to capture. A physical inspection must focus on the effects of long-term storage rather than mechanical wear. The buyer should check for perished tyres, degraded fuel lines, and seized brake calipers which are common on low-use vehicles. Given the age of the bike, the frame must be inspected for structural corrosion, particularly where moisture may have settled. Additionally, the engine should be checked for dry leaks from seals that have shrunk due to lack of heat cycles, and the fuel system should be examined for varnish or old deposits.