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R159 JKP

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,844 mi
Last recorded23,844 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 JKP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 22,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 22,828 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 22,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 22,804 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 22,550 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 22,550 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,799 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,168 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 20,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,987 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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R159 JKP is a 1998 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 81%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,192 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 R159 JKP, 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 28 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 R159 JKP registered?

R159 JKP is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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