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K385 ESX

1993 Harley Davidson XL883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson XL88314,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 ESX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2025

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023
Pass 18 May 2019 417 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 26,406 miles

FRONT TOP ENGINE MOUNTING MISSING BOLTS AND NUTS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,141 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,141 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

battery tray insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,613 miles

front tyre showing wear needing replaced soon

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,365 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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K385 ESX is a 1993 Harley Davidson XL883 in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K385 ESX, 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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What year was K385 ESX registered?

K385 ESX is a 1993 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K385 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K385 ESX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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