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P88 MAS

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,836 mi
Last recorded2,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C14,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 MAS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 2,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 2,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 2,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 2,009 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 1,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 1,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 1,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 24,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,368 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm starting to delaminate in centre (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 15,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,822 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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P88 MAS is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 14,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P88 MAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P88 MAS registered?

P88 MAS is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is P88 MAS safe to buy?

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