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L501 GKO

1994 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,528 mi
Last recorded52,528 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C28,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 GKO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 52,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 48,881 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,893 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 May 2013 32,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2012 31,091 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 31,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 29,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2010 25,026 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,172 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 21,607 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2007 21,607 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,409 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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L501 GKO is a 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 28,191 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L501 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 32 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L501 GKO registered?

L501 GKO is a 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 6 July 1994.

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