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J901 NUR

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,947 mi
Last recorded29,947 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 NUR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 29,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,532 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 29,528 miles

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,448 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,227 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,928 miles

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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J901 NUR is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J901 NUR, 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.

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What year was J901 NUR registered?

J901 NUR is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J901 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 NUR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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