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H8 XLH

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,763 mi
Last recorded13,763 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 XLH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 13,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 2,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 1,666 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2008 615 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,176 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 14,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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H8 XLH is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,880 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 XLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 XLH registered?

H8 XLH is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 11 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H8 XLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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