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G25 CTJ

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,605 mi
Last recorded1,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 CTJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 1,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 964 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,637 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,864 miles

brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,945 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,386 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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G25 CTJ 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 86.7%.

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 G25 CTJ, 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 G25 CTJ registered?

G25 CTJ is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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