CarVerify

Free Car Check

F227 FVF

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Cream Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,736 mi
Last recorded12,736 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley Davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 FVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 12,736 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 12,736 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 12,558 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 12,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 11,856 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 11,573 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 10,871 miles

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
Full Harley Davidson XL883 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F227 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Cream with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 16,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F227 FVF, 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 37 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F227 FVF?

You can check the full history of F227 FVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F227 FVF registered?

F227 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F227 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F227 FVF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F227 FVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F227 FVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.