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G176 LNW

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,843 mi
Last recorded6,843 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 LNW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 6,843 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 6,785 miles

Front Tyre Starting To Perish On Sidewalls

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 6,779 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,045 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 6,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 6,008 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 5,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,503 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 5,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2009 4,123 miles

Centre Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Outer Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 4,115 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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G176 LNW is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G176 LNW, 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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G176 LNW is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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