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M742 AGL

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,420 mi
Last recorded23,420 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 AGL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 23,420 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 19 Jul 2024 23,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 22,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 20,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 20,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 18,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 16,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 13,477 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 13,477 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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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M742 AGL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M742 AGL, 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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What year was M742 AGL registered?

M742 AGL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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