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R2 JFN

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,129 mi
Last recorded21,129 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 88313,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JFN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 21,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 21,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 20,971 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 20,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,745 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 20,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 20,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 19,460 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 18,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,100 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 15,761 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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R2 JFN is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R2 JFN, 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 R2 JFN registered?

R2 JFN is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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