MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P596 VFA registered?
P596 VFA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P596 VFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P596 VFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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