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L31 RWT

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,178 mi
Last recorded18,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 RWT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 18,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 17,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,981 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 14,624 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

front mud guard to close to tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 13,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,912 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 10,901 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,215 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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L31 RWT 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 L31 RWT, 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 L31 RWT registered?

L31 RWT is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L31 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 RWT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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