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L585 XHW

1993 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,367 mi
Last recorded29,367 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson 88314,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 XHW
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline just 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 28,997 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 26,222 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,912 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 22,724 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 21,573 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 21,573 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,369 miles

Engine oil weap

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 21,369 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Engine oil weap

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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L585 XHW is a 1993 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L585 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L585 XHW registered?

L585 XHW is a 1993 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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