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N824 UJT

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 UJT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026
Pass 6 Dec 2024
Fail 5 Dec 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 7,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 7,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 7,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 7,297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 7,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 7,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,242 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 7,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 7,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,141 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 7,141 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 6,968 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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N824 UJT is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N824 UJT, 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 N824 UJT registered?

N824 UJT is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N824 UJT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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