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M541 JRU

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,252 mi
Last recorded174,252 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 JRU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,252 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,977 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 19,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 19,871 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 8,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 8,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 8,168 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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M541 JRU is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M541 JRU, 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 M541 JRU registered?

M541 JRU is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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