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F521 YSF

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,041 mi
Last recorded25,041 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF521 YSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 May 2018 25,041 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 23,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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F521 YSF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F521 YSF, 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 F521 YSF registered?

F521 YSF is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F521 YSF safe to buy?

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