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G824 MYA

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,286 mi
Last recorded10,286 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG824 MYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 10,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 9,628 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 9,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 8,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 8,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,295 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,017 miles

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. has maximum run out of 3mm (4.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned slightly out of line (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 7,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high headlight loose (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. has maximum run out of 3mm (4.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned slightly out of line (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 6,961 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged valve not straight (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 6,677 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 6,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 6,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,426 miles

Centre Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,382 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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G824 MYA is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G824 MYA, 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 G824 MYA registered?

G824 MYA is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G824 MYA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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