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R249 DPV

1998 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,413 mi
Last recorded9,413 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C14,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 DPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,413 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 9,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,155 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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R249 DPV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 14,645 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R249 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R249 DPV registered?

R249 DPV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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