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P708 ARY

1996 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,814 mi
Last recorded34,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson 88314,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 ARY
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 34,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,065 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 34,060 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,259 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,762 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 10,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 10,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,400 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 24,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,996 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,446 miles

After market luggage fitted to rear of bike.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,860 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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P708 ARY is a 1996 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P708 ARY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P708 ARY registered?

P708 ARY is a 1996 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P708 ARY safe to buy?

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