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G172 DEV

1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,445 mi
Last recorded11,445 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 DEV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 11,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 11,429 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drive belt very close to rear tyre and drive belt starting to fray

Pass 1 Dec 2022 11,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 11,328 miles

Drive belt very close to rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,295 miles

Drive belt extremely close to rear tyre. Also, lightly fouling guard.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 11,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 11,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 11,092 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,757 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,749 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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G172 DEV is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 17,593 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 G172 DEV, 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 36 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 G172 DEV registered?

G172 DEV is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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