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M749 AGF

1994 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,460 mi
Last recorded51,460 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL88317,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 AGF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 51,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 50,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,091 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 47,091 miles

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

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,808 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,924 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,924 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn missing Horn not attached (1.7.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,209 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 43,192 miles

Drive belt guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 39,523 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,597 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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M749 AGF is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M749 AGF, 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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M749 AGF is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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