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G838 FFX

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,374 mi
Last recorded1,374 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 FFX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 1,374 miles

Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Jul 2024 6 miles

Rear Perishing between tread

Pass 2 Jul 2022 618 miles

Rear Tyre has slight perishing between tread

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 427 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 10 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 845 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

circlip missing from brake lever pivot. †fuel tank secured by stap,not a bolt. †fuel line would benifit from a clip at tank. †left front indicator doesnt always come on imediately.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 455 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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G838 FFX is a 1989 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 84.6%.

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 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 G838 FFX, 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 G838 FFX registered?

G838 FFX is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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