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1988 Harley-Davidson XL 0.8L Petrol · E814 OAV

E814 OAV

1988 Harley-Davidson XL (0.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 47,530 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
47,530 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
800cc
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E814 OAV Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 47,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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E814 OAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 13:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Harley-Davidson Xl (E814 OAV) between November 2007 and July 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

E814 OAV Mileage History

  1. 06/11/200733,417 mi
  2. 06/11/200834,788 mi+1,371 mi
  3. 18/05/201035,763 mi+975 mi
  4. 13/10/201135,782 mi+19 mi
  5. 27/01/201536,255 mi+473 mi
  6. 09/02/201637,415 mi+1,160 mi
  7. 15/08/201738,919 mi+1,504 mi
  8. 03/09/201839,806 mi+887 mi
  9. 05/09/201940,695 mi+889 mi
  10. 28/09/202042,465 mi+1,770 mi
  11. 12/10/202144,341 mi+1,876 mi
  12. 11/04/202345,253 mi+912 mi
  13. 05/08/202446,428 mi+1,175 mi
  14. 31/07/202547,530 mi+1,102 mi

Average of roughly 796 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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