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F805 YKD

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,515 mi
Last recorded23,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 YKD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 23,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 23,515 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 23,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 22,989 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 22,809 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,151 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,700 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,546 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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F805 YKD is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F805 YKD, 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 F805 YKD registered?

F805 YKD is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F805 YKD safe to buy?

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