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F103 BCM

1989 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,849 mi
Last recorded19,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson 88321,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 BCM
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

daytime test was carried out

Fail 7 Jun 2013 19,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

daytime test was carried out

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,849 miles

day time use only

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,849 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

day time use only

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

day time use only

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,713 miles

Day time use only

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 14,699 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Day time use only

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

daytime use only

Pass 1 May 2008 6,760 miles

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

day time use only

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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F103 BCM is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 21,040 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 F103 BCM, 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 37 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F103 BCM is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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