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G297 RYB

1990 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,105 mi
Last recorded29,105 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XL88316,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 RYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 29,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,466 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 26,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 26,457 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre is cracking on the tread but not deep enough to raech the cords

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,209 miles

the rear tyre is starting to crack on the sides of the tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,584 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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G297 RYB is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883 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 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 G297 RYB, 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 G297 RYB registered?

G297 RYB is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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