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N831 XBR

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,329 mi
Last recorded22,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 XBR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,466 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 18,699 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,732 miles

Front tyre perishing on both sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,608 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 16,733 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,049 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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N831 XBR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N831 XBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 XBR registered?

N831 XBR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N831 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 XBR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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