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J357 PLJ

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,555 mi
Last recorded20,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 PLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,555 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 20,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 16,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,195 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,606 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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J357 PLJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J357 PLJ, 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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What year was J357 PLJ registered?

J357 PLJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J357 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J357 PLJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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