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P912 GML

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,304 mi
Last recorded19,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 GML
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 19,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,141 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 17,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,501 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,242 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,310 miles

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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P912 GML is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P912 GML, 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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What year was P912 GML registered?

P912 GML is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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