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P516 HMH

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,657 mi
Last recorded9,657 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 HMH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 9,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 9,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 9,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 8,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 8,951 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 8,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 8,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 8,067 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 8,067 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 7,105 miles

front tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,843 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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P516 HMH is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P516 HMH, 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 P516 HMH registered?

P516 HMH is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P516 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 HMH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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