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P313 JYB

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,666 mi
Last recorded23,666 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 JYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 23,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 22,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 19,919 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 19,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,919 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 19,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 19,818 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 19,818 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,574 miles

Rear Tyre slight damage to o/s sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,427 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Slight damage to rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,674 miles

Fuel breather perished.

Oil leak

Slight damage/repair to N/S/F & M/S/R indicator lens.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake pedal slightly stiff.

throttle cables slightly stiff.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,408 miles

rear brake pedal slightly stiff.

throttle cables slightly stiff.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,608 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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P313 JYB is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P313 JYB, 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 P313 JYB registered?

P313 JYB is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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