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P16 JJA

1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,968 mi
Last recorded4,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 JJA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 4,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 4,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 4,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 3,939 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 926 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,296 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Axel nut security pin missing.

Fail 9 Jun 2018 10,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Axel nut security pin missing.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 7,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 7,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 6,887 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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P16 JJA is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P16 JJA, 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 P16 JJA registered?

P16 JJA is a 1999 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is P16 JJA safe to buy?

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