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P121 BJF

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,878 mi
Last recorded14,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 BJF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 14,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 14,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 14,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 14,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 13,692 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 13,692 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 13,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 11,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,193 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear rear tyre sidewall perished/cracking****

Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 10,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre side walls have small cracks.

Fail 25 May 2010 9,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre side walls have small cracks.

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,755 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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P121 BJF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P121 BJF, 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 P121 BJF registered?

P121 BJF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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