MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame tubes corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left side fork stem (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Right side fork stem (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded Both wheels (5.2.2 (d))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rails rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rails rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front tyre starting to perish on side walls and between tread blocks.
Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper slider boot deteriorated (1.1.16 (a) (i))
front tyre perished on side wall and between tread blocks.
throttle cables poorly routed
All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper slider boot deteriorated (1.1.16 (a) (i))
front tyre perished on side wall and between tread blocks.
throttle cables poorly routed
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls and between tread blocks.
front tyre starting to perish
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
front tyre starting to perish
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
fuel tank has been repaired on the outside
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
fuel tank starting to rust underneath
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
fuel tank starting to rust underneath
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front tyre wall is perished. l/h rear fender strut cracked
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive chain has some seized links. side panel screw missing
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive chain has some seized links. side panel screw missing
scew missing from l/h side panel. †tax disc holder rubs on fork leg on full lock
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?
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E156 VYG is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 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 E156 VYG, 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 38 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E156 VYG is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 2 June 1988.
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