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F979 NJF

1988 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XL88331,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 NJF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9 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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F979 NJF is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 31,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F979 NJF, 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 38 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F979 NJF registered?

F979 NJF is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F979 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 NJF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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