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P803 XLJ

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

7,400 mi
Last recorded7,400 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 XLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,400 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 7,394 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 7,386 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 6,189 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 4,627 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 4,620 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 4,465 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 4,934 miles

daylight mot all lights masked off

Fail 13 Jul 2005 4,374 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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P803 XLJ is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 12,884 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P803 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P803 XLJ is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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