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E32 TFL

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,419 mi
Last recorded17,419 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 TFL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,419 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 17 kgf deflection front disc (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,408 miles

both front and rear brake pad backing plates are rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2016 17,408 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

both front and rear brake pad backing plates are rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,370 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 17,366 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,361 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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E32 TFL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E32 TFL, 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 E32 TFL registered?

E32 TFL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E32 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E32 TFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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