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LCL 878A

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 878A
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026
Pass 24 May 2023

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

day time mot

Fail 23 May 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

day time mot

Pass 3 Jul 2020

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose lower linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose lower linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

day time mot

Fail 14 Oct 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

day time mot

Pass 1 Oct 2018

show bike silencers noisy not excessively

Pass 6 Oct 2017
Pass 8 Oct 2016 1,960 miles

no indicators fitted.. custom bike

Fail 8 Oct 2016 1,960 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

no indicators fitted.. custom bike

Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,544 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect both (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 3,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 2,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 2,482 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 2,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,899 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,063 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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LCL 878A is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,947 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 LCL 878A, 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 31 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 LCL 878A registered?

LCL 878A is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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