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P845 RTM

1997 Harley Davidson XL883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL88316,421 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 RTM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022
Fail 13 Jun 2022

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc insecure all front bolts loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,022 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,972 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,391 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 2,873 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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P845 RTM is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P845 RTM, 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 P845 RTM registered?

P845 RTM is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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