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L638 DBC

1994 Harley Davidson 883

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,695 mi
Last recorded2,695 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson 88310,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 DBC
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 2,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2026 2,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 1,778 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 1,778 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 10,647 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 10,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,521 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 17 Apr 2018 10,521 miles

Oil leak engine

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,094 miles

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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L638 DBC is a 1994 Harley Davidson 883 in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 10,111 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 L638 DBC, 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 32 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 L638 DBC registered?

L638 DBC is a 1994 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L638 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 DBC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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