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E190 VWU

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,678 mi
Last recorded21,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE190 VWU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 19,113 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 17,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,006 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 17,002 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working off front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,095 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,469 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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E190 VWU is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E190 VWU, 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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What year was E190 VWU registered?

E190 VWU is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 April 1988.

Is E190 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E190 VWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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