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P284 PDX

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,080 mi
Last recorded34,080 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh21,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 PDX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 34,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 33,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 33,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 26,394 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 26,392 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 24,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 21,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 21,310 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,283 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 13,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,204 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicators not working 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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P284 PDX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 21,310 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 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P284 PDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P284 PDX registered?

P284 PDX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P284 PDX safe to buy?

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