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P780 SGK

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15 mi
Last recorded15 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 SGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,247 miles

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 May 2019 40,246 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2016 39,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union with caliper (3.2.B2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,808 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear footrest inoperative

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union with caliper (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,435 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 36,423 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,477 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,464 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise lefthand indicator telltail not working

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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P780 SGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,692 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 P780 SGK, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P780 SGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P780 SGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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