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H274 VGH

1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

32,615 mi
Last recorded32,615 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 VGH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2024 32,615 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 32,569 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 32,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake disc fouling

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2020 32,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 32,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 May 2009 30,998 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 30,292 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,869 miles

jumps out of 1st gear

r/h front indicator taped up

sissy bar loose

vey noisy engine & transmission

Fail 3 Nov 2005 29,815 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front mudguard rivets loose

Fail 20 Sep 2005 29,796 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside 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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H274 VGH is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H274 VGH, 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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H274 VGH is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 4 September 1990.

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