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M522 HJU

1994 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

1,470 mi
Last recorded1,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C28,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 HJU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 1,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 1,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,618 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 28,611 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,257 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 27,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 27,184 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,267 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,096 miles

Offside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 23,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,256 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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M522 HJU is a 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 28,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M522 HJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 32 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M522 HJU registered?

M522 HJU is a 1994 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M522 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 HJU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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