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M47 VMP

1995 Harley Davidson 883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson 88310,706 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 VMP
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024
Pass 6 May 2023
Pass 2 Jul 2021
Pass 27 Jun 2020
Pass 27 Jul 2019

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018

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 19 Apr 2018

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 23 Mar 2017
Pass 2 Apr 2016
Pass 2 Apr 2015

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2015

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,849 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 24,650 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 19,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,794 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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M47 VMP is a 1995 Harley Davidson 883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 10,706 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 M47 VMP, 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 31 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M47 VMP is a 1995 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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