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N47 SFX

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

873 mi
Last recorded873 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 SFX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 2,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 2,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 1,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 1,249 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010
Fail 17 Jul 2010

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,780 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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N47 SFX 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 N47 SFX, 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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How do I check the history of N47 SFX?

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What year was N47 SFX registered?

N47 SFX is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N47 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 SFX 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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