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G996 NGH

1989 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,419 mi
Last recorded23,419 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson 88321,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 NGH
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,419 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 23,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 22,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 20,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,539 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 27,521 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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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G996 NGH is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883 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 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 G996 NGH, 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 G996 NGH registered?

G996 NGH is a 1989 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G996 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G996 NGH 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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