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M493 FGJ

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

251 mi
Last recorded251 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 FGJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 251 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,516 miles

no indicators fitted custom chopper

Pass 6 Mar 2015 251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear tyre cracked on side wall

Fail 6 Mar 2015 251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014

front tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 15,855 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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M493 FGJ is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,947 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 M493 FGJ, 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 31 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M493 FGJ is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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