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K197 VPR

1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,475 mi
Last recorded20,475 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 88317,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 VPR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,321 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 20,321 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake control has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 19,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 19,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,910 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,542 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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K197 VPR is a 1993 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 80%.

Across all 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 17,636 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 K197 VPR, 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 33 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 K197 VPR registered?

K197 VPR is a 1993 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K197 VPR safe to buy?

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