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F748 UCR

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,250 mi
Last recorded18,250 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 UCR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 17,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 15,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 15,299 miles

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing lock pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing lock pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,835 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 14,835 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 14,822 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 14,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 14,777 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,862 miles

daytime only mot

Fail 5 Aug 2011 12,846 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

daytime only mot

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,514 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,514 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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F748 UCR is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F748 UCR, 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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F748 UCR is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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