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SM11 HWK

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,843 mi
Last recorded10,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow6,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HWK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 10,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 8,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 7,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 7,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 7,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 7,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 7,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,230 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,371 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 6,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,309 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 5,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 5,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow?

Based on 1,293 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
494
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2
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SM11 HWK is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 6,938 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 XL 883 L Superlow fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM11 HWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM11 HWK registered?

SM11 HWK is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for SM11 HWK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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