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H539 JNM

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,362 mi
Last recorded1,362 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 JNM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 1,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 1,348 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely front disc fouling caliper (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 6 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,538 miles

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2006 25,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 May 2006 25,168 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H539 JNM is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H539 JNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H539 JNM registered?

H539 JNM is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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