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L126 GRJ

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

701 mi
Last recorded701 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 GRJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 11 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 4 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable Fitted wrong rotation direction (5.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 3,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 28,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,409 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,888 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 17,524 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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L126 GRJ is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,263 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 L126 GRJ, 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 32 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 L126 GRJ registered?

L126 GRJ is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L126 GRJ safe to buy?

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