MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted slight fluctuation (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
rear tyre has a nail in it
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?
Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R871 HGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 R871 HGK, 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 29 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 R871 HGK registered?
R871 HGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R871 HGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 HGK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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