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F439 FVF

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,481 mi
Last recorded13,481 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 FVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 13,481 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 13,209 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 13,209 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,801 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
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F439 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F439 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.

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What year was F439 FVF registered?

F439 FVF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F439 FVF safe to buy?

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