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G544 BWC

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG544 BWC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,528 miles

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

Front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2007 23,494 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre side walls starting to perrish

Pass 12 Nov 2005 23,228 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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G544 BWC is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G544 BWC, 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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What year was G544 BWC registered?

G544 BWC is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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