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P899 VWX

1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,973 mi
Last recorded10,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 VWX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 10,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,490 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 8,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 8,087 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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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P899 VWX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P899 VWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P899 VWX registered?

P899 VWX is a 1997 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P899 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P899 VWX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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