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J32 MRY

1992 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,618 mi
Last recorded24,618 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XL88314,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 MRY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 24,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,482 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 23,066 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 23,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,187 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 21,182 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,458 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 19,441 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,243 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 18,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,171 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 16,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 15,616 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,206 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,753 miles

rear tyre wearing in center

Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 7,790 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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J32 MRY is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J32 MRY, 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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J32 MRY is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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