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E171 XYD

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Brown Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,511 mi
Last recorded71,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 XYD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,477 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,068 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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E171 XYD is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Brown with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,421 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 E171 XYD, 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 38 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E171 XYD registered?

E171 XYD is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E171 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 XYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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