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D49 RGN

1987 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson XL88312,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD49 RGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008
Fail 25 Apr 2008

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 66,723 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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D49 RGN is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,906 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 D49 RGN, 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 39 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 D49 RGN registered?

D49 RGN is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D49 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D49 RGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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