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E549 VEX

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 VEX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

minimal cracking on left fuel cap seal

Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,698 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

minimal cracking on left fuel cap seal

Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,128 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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E549 VEX is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E549 VEX, 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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E549 VEX is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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