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N189 NGK

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,768 mi
Last recorded2,768 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 NGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 2,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 2,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 2,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 1,897 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 336 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 2,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,913 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 May 2009 17,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,354 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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N189 NGK is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 12,884 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 N189 NGK, 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 30 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N189 NGK registered?

N189 NGK is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 27 July 1996.

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