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R207 BCH

1998 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,062 mi
Last recorded16,062 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL88314,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 BCH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 16,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 15,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 15,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 13,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 13,313 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 7,650 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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R207 BCH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 14,938 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 BCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R207 BCH?

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What year was R207 BCH registered?

R207 BCH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R207 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 BCH 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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