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S224 AJL

1999 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL88318,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 AJL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 15,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect seized solid (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,260 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 15,207 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 5,949 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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S224 AJL is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 18,805 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 S224 AJL, 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 27 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S224 AJL registered?

S224 AJL is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S224 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 AJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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