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F600 HYC

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

6,333 mi
Last recorded6,333 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 6,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 6,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 6,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 5,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 4,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 4,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 3,137 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 3,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,522 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 2,522 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 1,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 1,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,720 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 1,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 1,337 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 1,146 miles

DAY LIGHT ONLY

Pass 7 Apr 2007 871 miles

machine tested es day time use only with no lights or indicators

Pass 7 Apr 2007 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
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F600 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F600 HYC, 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 F600 HYC registered?

F600 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 May 1989.

Is F600 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F600 HYC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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