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R154 CNP

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,570 mi
Last recorded6,570 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 CNP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 6,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 4,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 2,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 11,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 10,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,895 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 10,820 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 10,135 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,917 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,661 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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R154 CNP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 10,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R154 CNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R154 CNP registered?

R154 CNP is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R154 CNP safe to buy?

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