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P984 GNC

1996 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,222 mi
Last recorded23,222 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson 88314,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 GNC
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 23,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 23,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 19,884 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 19,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,789 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,880 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,880 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 14,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 14,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,877 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,762 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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P984 GNC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,880 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P984 GNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P984 GNC registered?

P984 GNC is a 1996 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P984 GNC safe to buy?

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