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MOT History from tests of petrol HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883s year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:89.93%
(The average a petrol HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883 year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:2,235 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate issues53
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|13
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|11
Horn not working |1.7.3a|11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6|7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|5
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))5
Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||4
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a||3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|3
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|3
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. |3.3.A2b|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Offside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|2
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |2.1.1a|2
Front Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing |1.4.1|2
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly |3.1.3d|1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts |3.2.B2c|1
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.3b|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working fitted new bulb |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies FOOT CONTROL |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |6.1.2 |c||1
Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|1
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake |3.3.A1a|1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning |1.5.2|1
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned |1.4.2d|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired |1.3.3a|1
Rear Brake caliper|s| securing bolt|s| loose |3.2.A1j|1
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock |2.1.4|1
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Rear light facing the floor and insecure |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Left rear suspension strut insecure at lower mounting |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Riders seat insecure Left spring incorrectly positioned and insecure, nut missing |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Footrest insecure Right footrest has excess movement |6.2.12 |a||1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted |2.4.A.3b|1
Riders seat insecure |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |2.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system |7.1.1.c|1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play |2.4.A2a|i||1
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned |2.3.1|1
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Handlebar deformed |2.1.1b|1
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. |4.2.2|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.7.3c|1
Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|1
Rear reflector on sidecar missing |1.4.1|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling |2.5.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1b|1
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rearbrake stop lamp intermitant |1.3.1a|1
Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |5.3.2 |b||1
Rear Drive belt pulley so loose it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|1
Fuel cap missing |7.2.2a|1
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey |7.1.1b|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording |7.1.4|1
Front Front mudguard insecure |2.3.7|1
Front Front suspension assembly component missing |2.3.1|1
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.2.B1d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.7 |a| |i||1
Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Brake disc|s| excessively worn |3.2.A1l|1
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Lost pressure on rear brake |3.2.B1e|1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired |1.2.3a|1
Direction indicator missing |1.5.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.2.B2b|1
Front Brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.3b|1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering |2.5.1|1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp not working when both brakes applied rear brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Binding throttle on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure C clip missing. (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Brake cylinder insecure Master cylinder fixing bolt loose repaired at station. (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1

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