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L259 TWP

1993 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,467 mi
Last recorded16,467 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson XL88314,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 TWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 16,467 miles

Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 24 Jun 2025 15,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 13,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 13,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 13,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 12,364 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 11,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front indicator slightly obscured but still visible from a distance

Front tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2015 10,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 10,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,108 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,231 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

big valve caps fitted

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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L259 TWP 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 90.9%.

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 L259 TWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L259 TWP registered?

L259 TWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L259 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L259 TWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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