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HCZ 883

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 883
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 23,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,350 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,998 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,976 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,710 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 8,674 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

rear tyre cut in centre of tread not to cords

Pass 29 Dec 2008 6,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,301 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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HCZ 883 is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,947 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 HCZ 883, 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 31 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 HCZ 883 registered?

HCZ 883 is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is HCZ 883 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 883 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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