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G738 ELJ

1990 Harley Davidson XL883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,923 mi
Last recorded17,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XL88316,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 ELJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,923 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,614 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 16,614 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 16,534 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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G738 ELJ is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G738 ELJ, 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 G738 ELJ registered?

G738 ELJ is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G738 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G738 ELJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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