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F423 EJC

1989 Harley Davidson 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,946 mi
Last recorded22,946 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson 88321,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 EJC
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,956 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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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F423 EJC is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F423 EJC, 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 F423 EJC registered?

F423 EJC is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F423 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F423 EJC shows 7 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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