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P822 WGF

1997 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL88316,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 WGF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,482 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 16,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 16,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 16,123 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 14,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 13,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 12,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 10,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 1,705 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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P822 WGF is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P822 WGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P822 WGF?

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What year was P822 WGF registered?

P822 WGF is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P822 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P822 WGF shows 13 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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