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E658 ERB

1988 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

416 mi
Last recorded416 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XL88331,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 ERB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 416 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 268 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 21 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 33,538 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 30,914 miles

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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E658 ERB is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 31,501 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 E658 ERB, 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 38 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 E658 ERB registered?

E658 ERB is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E658 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E658 ERB 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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