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E724 CVS

1988 Harley Davidson 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,248 mi
Last recorded21,248 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson 88321,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 CVS
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 21,248 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 20,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 20,682 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 20,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,193 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 19,193 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,903 miles

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

Rh rear indicator lens missing (not showing white light when flashing.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,947 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 16,928 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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E724 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 21,341 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E724 CVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E724 CVS registered?

E724 CVS is a 1988 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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