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N379 KVS

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Multi-colour Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,127 mi
Last recorded15,127 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 KVS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 15,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 14,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 12,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 11,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 11,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 9,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 8,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 8,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 8,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 6,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,208 miles

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 25 Jul 2008 6,192 miles

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

rear number plate is smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate cover

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,366 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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N379 KVS is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Multi-colour with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N379 KVS, 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 N379 KVS registered?

N379 KVS is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N379 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 KVS shows 22 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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