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H158 VYG

1991 Harley Davidson 883

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,647 mi
Last recorded14,647 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson 88310,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 VYG
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 14,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 14,600 miles

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

Front sidewall of tyre cracked both sides-100/90/19

Offside Front damage to wheel

Fail 21 Aug 2025 14,600 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating piston not returning (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front sidewall of tyre cracked both sides-100/90/19

Offside Front damage to wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 13,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 11,858 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 11,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 11,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 11,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 10,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 10,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 8,794 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 8,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 6,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,259 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 4,708 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 4,708 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2006 3,383 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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H158 VYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson 883 in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 10,175 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H158 VYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H158 VYG registered?

H158 VYG is a 1991 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 20 March 1991.

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