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L583 BJU

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,631 mi
Last recorded1,631 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 BJU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 1,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023
Pass 9 May 2022 14,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 2,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 10,838 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 10,829 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 10,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 9,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,350 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 7,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,411 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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L583 BJU is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L583 BJU, 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 L583 BJU registered?

L583 BJU is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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