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E668 LDL

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,649 mi
Last recorded6,649 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE668 LDL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 6,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 6,483 miles

Advise indicator switch tempermental

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front advise front mudguard close to tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 6,423 miles

Front Mudguard close to Tyre.

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 6,392 miles

Front Mudguard very close to front Tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 6,292 miles

Front Mudguard close to Tyre

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,243 miles

Front Sidewall perished.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 6,028 miles

Front Front Tyre Sidewall Perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 5,961 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight slightly tight, to tight if carrying a passenger. (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 5,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 5,757 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,665 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 5,665 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 May 2011 5,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,553 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 5,553 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2008 5,474 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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E668 LDL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E668 LDL, 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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E668 LDL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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