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P408 DJR

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,929 mi
Last recorded30,929 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 DJR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 30,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 30,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 6,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 5,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 5,249 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 May 2020 28,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,582 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2008 26,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 25,776 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,780 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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P408 DJR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 13,840 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 P408 DJR, 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 29 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P408 DJR is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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