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J261 MEM

1992 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,474 mi
Last recorded17,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XL88314,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 MEM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,474 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,262 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 17,262 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,184 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 236 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 227 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 227 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,149 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 1,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 1,423 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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J261 MEM is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J261 MEM, 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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J261 MEM is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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