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N703 ENF

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,722 mi
Last recorded18,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 ENF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 18,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 17,588 miles

front tyre sidewall perished and split

Pass 19 May 2023 16,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 16,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 13,735 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering indicators hitting tank on full lock (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 13,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

breather pipe disconnected rhs

engine running rough

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,621 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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N703 ENF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N703 ENF, 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 N703 ENF registered?

N703 ENF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N703 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N703 ENF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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