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J609 PLJ

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 PLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026
Pass 16 Apr 2022 167 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front FRONT FENDER MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 92 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 92 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 7 miles

clutch cable loose

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017
Fail 2 May 2017

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 16,008 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 15,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 15,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,624 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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J609 PLJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J609 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 J609 PLJ registered?

J609 PLJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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