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N128 MBX

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,032 mi
Last recorded3,032 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 MBX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 3,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 2,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 2,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 2,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 2,619 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 2,533 miles

no front mudguard nor chainguard fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2018

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2018

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,116 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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N128 MBX is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,692 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 N128 MBX, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N128 MBX registered?

N128 MBX is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N128 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N128 MBX 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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