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N968 AYC

1995 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,439 mi
Last recorded22,439 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL88313,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 AYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 22,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 22,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 22,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 22,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 21,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,711 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. x2 (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,240 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,178 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,527 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,016 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 17,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,500 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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N968 AYC 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 82.6%.

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 N968 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N968 AYC registered?

N968 AYC is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N968 AYC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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