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E157 XUG

1988 Harley Davidson Fxr

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,440 mi
Last recorded7,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr18,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 XUG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxr
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 7,440 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 7,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 42 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022
Pass 23 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020
Pass 23 Oct 2018

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

handlebar rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

noisey type exhaust fitted with sftermarket baffle

Fail 23 Oct 2018

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

handlebar rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

noisey type exhaust fitted with sftermarket baffle

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxr?

Based on 4,756 MOT tests across 471 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
495
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Direction indicator missing 19
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
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E157 XUG is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,569 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 Fxr fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E157 XUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxr typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E157 XUG registered?

E157 XUG is a 1988 Harley Davidson Fxr, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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