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P862 HYC

1996 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,905 mi
Last recorded32,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL88313,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 HYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,558 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,235 miles

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

Rear brake hose unions slightly corroded.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 32,235 miles

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

Rear brake hose unions slightly corroded.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,551 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 31,056 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 31,056 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,489 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 29,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,622 miles

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

number plate held on with rubber bands

Pass 9 May 2009 27,680 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 27,680 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,168 miles

h/bar rubber grips l/h and r/h split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,598 miles

Slight freeplay in front wheel. †Rear brake pads getting close to wear limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,709 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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P862 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P862 HYC, 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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What year was P862 HYC registered?

P862 HYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P862 HYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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