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C967 JGL

1985 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,239 mi
Last recorded14,239 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC967 JGL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 14,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 15,536 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 13,527 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 12,886 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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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C967 JGL is a 1985 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C967 JGL, 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 41 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 C967 JGL registered?

C967 JGL is a 1985 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C967 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C967 JGL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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