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M548 XUA

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,726 mi
Last recorded19,726 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 XUA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 19,726 miles

Footrest missing no pillion footpegs fitted (6.2.12 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 18,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 18,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 17,805 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,476 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 17,476 miles

Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 16,801 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,720 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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M548 XUA is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M548 XUA, 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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M548 XUA is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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