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B8 EXR

1989 Harley Davidson 883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson 88321,040 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 EXR
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019
Fail 21 Aug 2019

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rear tyre fitted to front (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR TYRE FITTED ON FRONT WHEEL.

Fail 8 Sep 2017

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose CRACKED TOP MOUTNIG PLATE (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR TYRE FITTED ON FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 2 Jul 2014

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside rear top shock nut has no locking device

rear spindle modified

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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B8 EXR is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 21,040 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 EXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 EXR registered?

B8 EXR is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is B8 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 EXR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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