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P456 MSX

1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,227 mi
Last recorded20,227 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 MSX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,227 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 13,302 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,260 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,407 miles

advise front tyre side wall showing signs of cracking and deterioation

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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P456 MSX is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P456 MSX, 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 P456 MSX registered?

P456 MSX is a 1996 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P456 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 MSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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