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D556 BGM

1987 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,912 mi
Last recorded14,912 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Harley-davidson Xlh 8835,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD556 BGM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,998 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,925 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 9,513 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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D556 BGM is a 1987 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 5,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D556 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D556 BGM registered?

D556 BGM is a 1987 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D556 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D556 BGM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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