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E298 YEC

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,651 mi
Last recorded2,651 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 YEC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 2,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2016 1,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,928 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,915 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,935 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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E298 YEC is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E298 YEC, 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 E298 YEC registered?

E298 YEC is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E298 YEC safe to buy?

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