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G296 VTM

1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,124 mi
Last recorded13,124 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 VTM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 13,124 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 13,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 12,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 11,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 11,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 11,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,104 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 10,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,049 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,042 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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G296 VTM is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G296 VTM, 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 G296 VTM registered?

G296 VTM is a 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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