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M195 RBH

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,530 mi
Last recorded23,530 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 RBH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,530 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy but has baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2024 23,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 22,768 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 22,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,842 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 19,842 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 17,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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M195 RBH is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M195 RBH, 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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What year was M195 RBH registered?

M195 RBH is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M195 RBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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