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K294 LYA

1993 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,368 mi
Last recorded2,368 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson XL88314,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK294 LYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 2,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,368 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 2,086 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 4 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 30 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 3,368 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,772 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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K294 LYA is a 1993 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 14,586 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 K294 LYA, 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 33 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K294 LYA is a 1993 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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