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D373 MCL

1986 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,182 mi
Last recorded20,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Harley Davidson XL88318,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD373 MCL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,160 miles

gear rubber missing

Fail 12 Oct 2017 20,160 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

gear rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,104 miles

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Fail 3 May 2013 19,696 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2013 19,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,803 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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D373 MCL is a 1986 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D373 MCL, 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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D373 MCL is a 1986 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D373 MCL safe to buy?

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