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L987 EFX

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 EFX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 38,208 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 36,908 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 36,346 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 35,847 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,185 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively damaged (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,861 miles

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

oil leak rear cylinder

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,982 miles

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

oil leak rocker cover gasket

Pass 20 Aug 2015 215,875 miles

Rear light cable insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 22,638 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 17,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 17,205 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2005 14,473 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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L987 EFX is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L987 EFX, 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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L987 EFX is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L987 EFX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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