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J779 FWP

1991 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,406 mi
Last recorded15,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL88314,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 FWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,406 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 15,406 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 15,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,480 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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J779 FWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J779 FWP, 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 J779 FWP registered?

J779 FWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J779 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J779 FWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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