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G527 RYA

1990 Harley Davidson 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,616 mi
Last recorded25,616 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson 8839,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 RYA
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 25,069 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 25,069 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 21,610 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 20,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 20,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,707 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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G527 RYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,829 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G527 RYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G527 RYA registered?

G527 RYA is a 1990 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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