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D968 TWB

1987 Harley Davidson XL883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,003 mi
Last recorded16,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson XL88312,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 TWB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 16,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,987 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 15,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 15,499 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 15,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 15,112 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 14,821 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 14,821 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 14,320 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,306 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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D968 TWB is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D968 TWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D968 TWB registered?

D968 TWB is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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