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N250 HSF

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,210 mi
Last recorded28,210 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 HSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2021

Front tyre starting to perish

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected fitted lock nut (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 27,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 27,236 miles

Front slight cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2018
Fail 23 Jan 2018

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,395 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N250 HSF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N250 HSF, 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 N250 HSF registered?

N250 HSF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N250 HSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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