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H489 KFH

1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,230 mi
Last recorded29,230 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 KFH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,230 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,150 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 26,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 25,071 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 20,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,630 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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H489 KFH is a 1990 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 86.7%.

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 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 H489 KFH, 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 H489 KFH registered?

H489 KFH is a 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H489 KFH safe to buy?

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