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G197 PHD

1990 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

829 mi
Last recorded829 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XL88316,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 PHD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 827 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 2,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 24,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,621 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,079 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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G197 PHD is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 16,466 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 G197 PHD, 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 36 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 G197 PHD registered?

G197 PHD is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G197 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G197 PHD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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