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K865 JYB

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,139 mi
Last recorded49,139 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 JYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 39,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 32,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,177 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,137 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 29,109 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,990 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,103 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 23,103 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,124 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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K865 JYB is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K865 JYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K865 JYB is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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