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J119 GGH

1992 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,355 mi
Last recorded52,355 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XL88314,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 GGH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 52,355 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,344 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel has a puncture

Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,087 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,087 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 51,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 50,680 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 49,795 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,201 miles

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

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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J119 GGH is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,230 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 J119 GGH, 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 34 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J119 GGH is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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