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F197 LKN

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,904 mi
Last recorded13,904 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 LKN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 13,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 13,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 13,872 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 13,872 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 13,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 13,832 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2008 13,795 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,531 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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F197 LKN is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 12,989 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 F197 LKN, 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 37 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F197 LKN is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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