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C232 DOU

1986 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

17,558 mi
Last recorded17,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Harley Davidson XL88318,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC232 DOU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2006 17,558 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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C232 DOU is a 1986 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,090 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C232 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C232 DOU registered?

C232 DOU is a 1986 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C232 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C232 DOU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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