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E578 SRL

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,392 mi
Last recorded3,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh19,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 SRL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 3,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 2,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 1,945 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 920 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 705 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018
Fail 28 Mar 2018

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 2,103 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 1,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2010
Pass 4 Mar 2009
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,361 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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E578 SRL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,644 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 E578 SRL, 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 38 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E578 SRL registered?

E578 SRL is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E578 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E578 SRL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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