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L783 YJU

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,769 mi
Last recorded27,769 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 YJU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,584 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 26,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 25,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 22,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 20,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,379 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,451 miles

Rear Tyre has been in contact with a fixed part of the motorcycle structure causing damage to both edges of the tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,721 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 18,721 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel line starting to perish.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 17,636 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel line starting to perish.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 12,112 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,112 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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L783 YJU is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 L783 YJU, 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 33 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 L783 YJU registered?

L783 YJU is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L783 YJU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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