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E411 SFX

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,583 mi
Last recorded22,583 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 SFX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 22,583 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,506 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,443 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has small cut in centre

Pass 5 May 2009 22,139 miles

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,875 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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E411 SFX is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E411 SFX, 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 E411 SFX registered?

E411 SFX is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E411 SFX safe to buy?

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