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G27 ENP

1989 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL88316,743 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 ENP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026
Pass 14 Aug 2024
Pass 18 Mar 2023 1,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 856 miles

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 729 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 729 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 141 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,529 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,121 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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G27 ENP is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G27 ENP, 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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G27 ENP is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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