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F601 HYC

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,458 mi
Last recorded33,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF601 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 33,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 32,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 31,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 30,248 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 30,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 29,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,235 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,143 miles

Day time Mot carried out

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 24,900 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,090 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,041 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,164 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,420 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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F601 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F601 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 F601 HYC registered?

F601 HYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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