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F965 JGC

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,123 mi
Last recorded50,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 JGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,123 miles

bolt on mudguard has rubbed on tread on rear tyre- bolt has been removed and shortened.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,933 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Jul 2013 49,858 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 46,844 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 40,810 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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F965 JGC is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F965 JGC, 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 F965 JGC registered?

F965 JGC is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F965 JGC safe to buy?

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