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K398 ESX

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,972 mi
Last recorded12,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 88315,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 ESX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 12,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 12,972 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 12,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre as damage on outer wall

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,677 miles

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

Rear brake disc has slight runout.

off side of rear tyre has been damaged slightly by an object under the mudguard.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 12,676 miles

Front Stop lamp not working and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake disc has slight runout.

off side of rear tyre has been damaged slightly by an object under the mudguard.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,545 miles

Rear Tyre has an Unusual Wear Ridge in the Sidewall on the O/S!

Rear Tyre has some Cracking on Sidewall in Places!

Pass 24 May 2016 12,463 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted Rear brake disc warped (3.1.5)

Rear Damage on sidewall of rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Fluctuations rear brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,107 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 12,084 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight cracking on the sidewall of rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,953 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Side stand not fully up, catches ground on cornering.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,785 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,533 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 11,301 miles

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,205 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 11,205 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,053 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

indicator switches need to be held on to work

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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K398 ESX is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,436 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 K398 ESX, 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 35 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 K398 ESX registered?

K398 ESX is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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