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M490 LRU

1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,524 mi
Last recorded13,524 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 88312,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 LRU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 13,524 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 13,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 13,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 12,031 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/90x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 10,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 7,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 7,032 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 6,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 5,452 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 5,452 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,452 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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M490 LRU is a 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 12,031 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 M490 LRU, 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 31 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 M490 LRU registered?

M490 LRU is a 1995 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M490 LRU safe to buy?

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