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R246 DPV

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,244 mi
Last recorded20,244 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 DPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 19,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 19,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 19,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 14,011 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 13,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,126 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,943 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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R246 DPV is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R246 DPV, 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 R246 DPV registered?

R246 DPV is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R246 DPV safe to buy?

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