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L201 ELJ

1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,489 mi
Last recorded30,489 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 ELJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 30,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 30,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 29,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 29,813 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,864 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 22,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,897 miles

steering stiff

Fail 24 Jun 2011 20,886 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

steering stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,592 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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L201 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,975 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 L201 ELJ, 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 32 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L201 ELJ registered?

L201 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L201 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L201 ELJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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