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G189 OGF

1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,593 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 OGF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026

Chain guard missing

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

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

no lights fitted at time of test

only to be used during daylight hours and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Feb 2015 9,390 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2014 8,871 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,295 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,979 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

foot rest rubers missing

front and rear spokes painted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 6,476 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 4,198 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 4,180 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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G189 OGF is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 G189 OGF, 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 G189 OGF registered?

G189 OGF is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G189 OGF safe to buy?

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