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G343 SGT

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,242 mi
Last recorded2,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG343 SGT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 2,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 1,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 1,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 1,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 42 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned to close (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Left rear mudguard bolt loose

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Note; Front tyre has slikght cracking on sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Note; Front tyre has slikght cracking on sidewall

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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G343 SGT is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 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 G343 SGT, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G343 SGT registered?

G343 SGT is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is G343 SGT safe to buy?

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