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J55 XLH

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,970 mi
Last recorded4,970 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 XLH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 4,415 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Borderline, advise new brake disc and pads. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 4,369 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Borderline, advise new brake disc and pads. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 3,812 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 3,810 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 3,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 2,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 2,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 2,616 miles

Front Front brake slightly spongy

Front Tyre has slight cracking to side wall

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 2,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 2,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 2,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 2,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 2,077 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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J55 XLH is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,119 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 J55 XLH, 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 27 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 J55 XLH registered?

J55 XLH is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is J55 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 XLH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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