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J594 BWW

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,984 mi
Last recorded14,984 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ594 BWW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 14,984 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 14,984 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 14,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheels show signs of fouling

chain adjuster system

rear swing arm has play requires att soon

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,210 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front suspension has limited movement and nearside seal incorrectly fitted

Parking brake fitted to nearside only

Fail 5 Aug 2014 14,210 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has restricted movement and nearside seal incorrectly fitted

Parking brake fitted to nearside only

Fail 29 Jun 2013 14,203 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,203 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 14,078 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 11,377 miles

front tyre is slightly perished on side walls

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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J594 BWW is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J594 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J594 BWW registered?

J594 BWW is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J594 BWW safe to buy?

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