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F21 NNK

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,094 mi
Last recorded22,094 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 NNK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 22,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,616 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 20,594 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Handlebar mounting insecure Mounting rubbers worn. (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 20,557 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside indicators slow without engine running. †Headlamp aim on adjustment limit, load changes will affect aim.

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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F21 NNK is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 12,989 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 F21 NNK, 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 37 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 F21 NNK registered?

F21 NNK is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F21 NNK safe to buy?

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