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F442 ABG

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

937 mi
Last recorded937 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 ABG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Lights covered over at time of test. Mot is intended for daytime use only.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 290 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bolt missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 285 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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F442 ABG is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F442 ABG, 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 F442 ABG registered?

F442 ABG is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F442 ABG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F442 ABG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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