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N442 YKP

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,132 mi
Last recorded24,132 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 YKP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

handle bar rubber mounts worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering rubber mounts for bar mounts worn resulting in front and rear movement. (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 18,066 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour clearly showing white light to the rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering rubber mounts for bar mounts worn resulting in front and rear movement. (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 14,651 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 10,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 8,348 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 8,330 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 3,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 2,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,016 miles

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

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

Fuel cap has homemade seal

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

Pass 23 May 2014 12,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 11,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 11,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,287 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2011 10,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,708 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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N442 YKP is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N442 YKP, 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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N442 YKP is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 14 October 1995.

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