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L770 LUX

1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,734 mi
Last recorded26,734 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL770 LUX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 26,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 26,605 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 26,605 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 26,523 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 26,523 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 26,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 26,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 26,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 25,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 25,665 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 24,780 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 24,261 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,261 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,939 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,837 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,312 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,295 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,880 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 21,880 miles

Rear 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,520 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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L770 LUX is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,975 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L770 LUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L770 LUX registered?

L770 LUX is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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