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E49 HLM

1987 Harley Davidson Trike

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson Trike30,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 HLM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelTrike
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 37,126 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 37,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,866 miles

Rear brake balance poor

Slight roughness detected front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,658 miles

front tyre approaching limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,440 miles

Front suspension soft and front brake effort poor

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,816 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,763 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,822 miles

front mudguard not fully secured

rear engine mount bolts loose

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,588 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Trike?

Based on 1,275 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
508
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Stop lamp not working 4
position lamp(s) missing 4
Direction indicator not working 4
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E49 HLM is a 1987 Harley Davidson Trike in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson Trike models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 30,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Trike fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E49 HLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Trike typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson Trike is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E49 HLM registered?

E49 HLM is a 1987 Harley Davidson Trike, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E49 HLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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