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H781 XWW

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 XWW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 45,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 43,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 43,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front mud guard missing,does not form part of a suspension component

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,435 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,432 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

off side front lower frame has had engine modificaition,this has left a long hole, but does not effect the motorcycle, repair required as soon as possible.!.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,036 miles

off side front lower frame has had engine modificaition,this has left a long hole, but does not effect the motorcycle, repair required as soon as possible.!.

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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H781 XWW is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 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 H781 XWW, 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 35 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 H781 XWW registered?

H781 XWW is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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