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E897 WWU

1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,353 mi
Last recorded23,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 88321,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 WWU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 23,353 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 23,353 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 22,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 2,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 21,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 2,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 1,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 1,649 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 1,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 11,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,799 miles

Bolt missing from front wheel blanking plate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,792 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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E897 WWU is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E897 WWU, 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 E897 WWU registered?

E897 WWU is a 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E897 WWU safe to buy?

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