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H287 GRT

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

956 mi
Last recorded956 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 GRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 956 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016
Fail 15 Dec 2016

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 28,097 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 28,069 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,617 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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H287 GRT is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 14,543 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 H287 GRT, 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 35 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H287 GRT is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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