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J964 PLJ

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,066 mi
Last recorded20,066 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ964 PLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Both sides wont stay on unless held (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 20,059 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 17,567 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 17,562 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated deteriorated at rubber/metal joint (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no indicators fitted at time of the test

Pass 27 Jan 2017 13,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 11,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 9,498 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 9,498 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,900 miles

Corrosion on frame and most associated parts

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 5,349 miles

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)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,055 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,416 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number plate cracked condition slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,591 miles

slight roughness in front wheel bearing

stand return spring slack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,954 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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J964 PLJ is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 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 J964 PLJ, 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 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J964 PLJ is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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