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J295 MNL

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,282 mi
Last recorded3,282 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 MNL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 3,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 3,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 2,973 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 2,973 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 2,968 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Exhaust louder than standard system (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 2,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 2,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 2,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 2,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 1,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 3 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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J295 MNL is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Purple 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 J295 MNL, 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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J295 MNL is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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