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F723 THT

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,723 mi
Last recorded17,723 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF723 THT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 17,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 17,723 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 17,723 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 16,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 16,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,091 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,261 miles

speedo cable lightly fouls front mudguard intermittantly on lock

throttle cable sheath loose at throttle control

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,958 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 14,958 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,930 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 13,916 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,357 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,544 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 1,199 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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F723 THT is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black 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 F723 THT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F723 THT?

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What year was F723 THT registered?

F723 THT is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F723 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F723 THT 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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