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L251 AVL

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 AVL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 39,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 39,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,271 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 37,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 37,922 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,258 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,252 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,266 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,698 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,681 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,794 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 34,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,687 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,875 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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L251 AVL is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L251 AVL, 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 L251 AVL registered?

L251 AVL is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L251 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 AVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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