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P596 VFA

1997 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,304 mi
Last recorded9,304 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL88316,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 VFA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 9,304 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

canot see fluid level in rear reservoir

Fail 22 May 2013 9,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

canot see fluid level in rear reservoir

Pass 29 Jun 2012 7,857 miles

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

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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P596 VFA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,421 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 P596 VFA, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P596 VFA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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