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L972 ELJ

1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,091 mi
Last recorded7,091 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL972 ELJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 7,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 7,091 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 6,856 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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L972 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 13,975 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 L972 ELJ, 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 32 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 L972 ELJ registered?

L972 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L972 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L972 ELJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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