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E301 AYA

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,191 mi
Last recorded69,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 AYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,191 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,766 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 61,809 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2012 61,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,012 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,823 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,478 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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E301 AYA is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E301 AYA, 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 E301 AYA registered?

E301 AYA is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E301 AYA safe to buy?

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