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P705 TGT

1997 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,558 mi
Last recorded1,558 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL88316,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 TGT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 1,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 1,558 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 23 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021
Pass 29 Oct 2019
Fail 29 Oct 2019

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2017 29,336 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 27,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,006 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 26,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,646 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 25,639 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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P705 TGT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P705 TGT, 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 P705 TGT registered?

P705 TGT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P705 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 TGT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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