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F461 SUT

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 SUT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

no speedo fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2015

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

no speedo fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,419 miles

exhaust slightly noisier than standard system

Pass 22 Jun 2013 938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 725 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 426 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 144 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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F461 SUT is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F461 SUT, 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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What year was F461 SUT registered?

F461 SUT is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F461 SUT safe to buy?

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