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N888 HAR

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,215 mi
Last recorded24,215 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 HAR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 22,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 312 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 19,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2008 19,292 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 17,011 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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N888 HAR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N888 HAR, 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 N888 HAR registered?

N888 HAR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N888 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 HAR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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