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E298 NUC

1987 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,713 mi
Last recorded14,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Harley Davidson XL88312,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 NUC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 14,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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E298 NUC is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 12,906 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 NUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E298 NUC registered?

E298 NUC is a 1987 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E298 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 NUC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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