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P685 SDX

1997 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL88316,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 SDX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 21,210 miles

Front Tyre lightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2024 21,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 20,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 20,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 20,621 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket baffled system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

the front tyre is wearing low and has perishing in between the tread area

the rear tyre has some degree of perishing on the tread blocks

Pass 24 May 2019 20,003 miles

this machine is fitted with aftermarket baffled exhausts

Pass 25 May 2018 19,277 miles

aftermarket exhaust system fitted baffled

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,799 miles

this machine is fitted with an aftermarket baffled exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2016 18,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,370 miles

advise + this machine is fitted with an aftermarket baffled exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,421 miles

advise + this vehicle is fitted with an after market baffled exhaust system

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,327 miles

advise + this machine is fitted with a aftermarket baffled exhaust system

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,284 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,361 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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P685 SDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P685 SDX, 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 P685 SDX registered?

P685 SDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P685 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 SDX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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