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F717 HBM

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,562 mi
Last recorded7,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 HBM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,562 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 7,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,797 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 6,797 miles

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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F717 HBM is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F717 HBM, 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 F717 HBM registered?

F717 HBM is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F717 HBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 HBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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